I need to connect a straight 220 (3-prong) appliance to a 110/220 outlet (4 prong)? How can i do that?

Question

I need to connect a straight 220 (3-prong) appliance to a 110/220 outlet (4 prong)? How can i do that?

Answer 1

well first its 208 not 220,

3 prong= 3 wires, two hots and a ground,

4 prong= 4 wires, two hots, a neutral, and a ground,

you need to run new wire, or not hook up the ground and pray you never get a short, don't recommend doing it

Answer 2

What is the appliance?  If it's a range, replace the cord on the range. The new codes require a 4 pin outlet but many older units have a 3 pin plug. This is a code change just a few years ago. The best way is to change the cord.

Answer 3

Here's an article on how to wire a new range cord to your range.  You will need to buy a new 4 prong cord and install it on your range.  http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/elect...

Answer 4

know what you are doing. you can just plug it in, unless it has a different amp rating, then you will need to get a plug that has the right amp rating and change the plug, If you do a lot of this you can make a adapter jumper, and use it to go from the 220 to the 110/220. but check your voltages so you do not kill your self or burn out some thing,when wiring a 3 wire 220 to a 4 prong 10/220, you do not have to use the 4 prong, with a 220 circuit.