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What type of plug is this, and can I replace it?

Home Improvement Asked on April 13, 2021

Can someone identify this plug?

plug socket

It came on an older radial-arm saw. Can I replace the plug with a NEMA equivalent that will fit in a regular socket? Not sure where it’ll go, but all the locations I’m considering would be easy to put in a new breaker and run a line if it needs either 240V, or higher amperage.

Nameplate:
Nameplate

If I’m reading this correctly I can open up the wiring, connect as directed for 115V and then I just need a 10 amp, 60Hz, single-phase circuit – ie. normal wall outlet.

Thanks

3 Answers

That is a twist-lock-style plug used with receptacles like this:

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Receptacles are still available - I have no idea if it's code-allowed to use them, they're not at all common in my experience.

I would also be inclined to replace the plug for use with a normal common socket. Check the electrical ratings on the equipment for how many volts and amps it uses. These twist-lock receptacles I found go from 120V/15A up to 220V/20A so what's safe and proper would depend on your device/appliance.

Answered by Fredric Shope on April 13, 2021

Twist locks are a level above standard receptacles. There are 120v and 277v models the ground lug is on the opposite side of the ground blade I don’t see the fold but they are still indexed by width so they can’t be plugged in wrong. 4750 is 277v,, 4700 120v 15 amp. To convert to a standard duplex is fine like a 5362 receptacle and a 5266 cord cap would replace the twist lock if it is wired for 120v (I just happened to be in front of my plug bin)

Answered by Ed Beal on April 13, 2021

I would expect to apply a 125% rating to the nameplate as a motor requirement, and NEC Table 210.21(B)(3) limits 15A plugs to twelve amps. I would use a nema 5-20 (20A/120v) or preferably a nema 6-15 (15A/240v) plug and receptacle.

Answered by NoSparksPlease on April 13, 2021

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