What type of AC plug is this?

Question

Its on the cord for a treadmill. Safe to use an adapter?

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Answer 1

You have a 20amp 230volt plug in your hand.  You will need to have someone install a 230 volt outlet for your treadmill to operate on.

Answer 2

Kudos to Thor for providing a link to a chart, but he should have looked at it a bit closer, hehehe... According to that chart, that plug is a 20 amp, 250v male plug.

While I'm comfortable doing my own wiring, 220v isnt something to play around with, you should call an electrician to have the circuit and outlet installed.  Get a few estimates, and check their references.

You may also need a permit, depending on where you live.

Do NOT use an adapter.  Get it wired properly.

Have Fun

Answer 3

It is a 20 amp, 125 volt plug.

http://www.frentzandsons.com/Hardware%20...

For 250 volts the neutral and hot prongs are swapped.

It is not safe to use an adapter. That is why they use that plug so you cannot plug a 20 amp appliance in to a 15 amp outlet or circuit.  

Answer 4

Well I can tell you it is a 20 amp plug,but it looks as if it is 250volts.Unfortunately you cannot use an adapter for this.You have to run an electric line rated for 250 volt.It would be a 12awg 4wire line.You might want to check the manuel if you have it or check the internet to be sure.

Answer 5

Its a 120v 20amp plug. Its not 250v. 250v looks like this  -.-                   You have to use an outlet thats 20 amp and has #12 wires going to it. I'm absolutly positive.