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Are the NEMA 10-30 to 14-30 adapters with the extra ground wire valid/legal to use and still adhere to code?

I know the correct answer is to always run a separate ground wire to properly upgrade a 10-30 receptacle to a 14-30 receptacle. However I noticed amazon sells many of these adapters which instruct you to plug in the separate ground wire to an…
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Help finding garden hose to kitchen faucet adapter

I am having a hard time figuring out which adapter to get to hook my garden hose up to my pull down kitchen faucet. I included some photos, I would appreciate any help.
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Is this Nema 6-50 to 6-20 adapter up to code?

My shop is wired with a whole bunch of 6-50r plugs around the walls running 220v AC. I just picked up a dust collector with a 6-20p plug on the end. I believe it is rated to pull 13 amps at 220v Single Phase AC. In a perfect world I would be able to…
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Should I bother with this 10-20 plug or replace it?

I have a water pump, it works fine. Motor is rated for 115/230 and draws 9.6 or 4.8 full-load amps depending on voltage. Its cord has a plug that appears to be vintage NEMA 10-20, but I'm not certain as I've never seen one before. The receptacle is…
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Adapter: 1/8" Dremel shank to 1/4" chuck

Situation: I have a Dremel rotary tool with normal 1/8" shank and a Dremel Multi-Vice. Need: I wish to attach this Dremel tool (with standard 1/8" shank held stead with my Dremel Multi-Vice) for cleaning with a larger-diameter wire-brush that is…
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What kind of plug has a round prong and a flat prong?

I’m trying to find out which adapter I can get for this plug. It is for a small Christmas Angel.
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Adaper from 120V split receptacle to 240V outlet

Adapters exist for providing 120V from a 240V receptacle, such as for powering a gas range or dryer from the original electric range or dryer outlet: Does anyone make a similar adapter that goes in the other direction? Specifically it would plug…
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1" to 3/4" EMT bushing or adapter?

What's the proper bushing or coupling for stepping 1" EMT down to 3/4"? Does such a fitting (bushing?) even exist? My searches for a 1" to 3/4" EMT adapter pretty much come up empty. Goal: the top of the outdoor box I'm using to house some outlets…
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Help me identify the hex-to-allen adapter in this image

I'm trying to determine the name of the red-circled adapter so that I can buy it and replicate this setup to fix something at my place.
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Where does this gasket go? Countertop dishwasher faucet adapter

I have an SPT brand countertop dishwasher. I forgot to push the red drain button before disconnecting the hose from the faucet adapter. The water pressure blew off this black rubber gasket. I can’t seem to figure out where it needs to go in order to…
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Adapter to convert a 45-degree angle wall electrical plug into a straight plug

This is a recurring problem I have: Instead of a traditional, straight plug, I have devices with a three-prong plug that lays flush against a wall and angled at 45 degrees. I find these types of plugs quite annoying because they only work if the…
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Transformer won't work for US plug

I live in the UK but have a few US appliances in my possession which I would like to use here in the UK. To avoid having to rewire all the plugs, I bought a transformer to step down the voltage from 230V to 110V. The outlet is set to receive a…
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Installing a Bidet and now the coupling (connector) leaks. I may have damaged the connecting plastic pipe

I bought a bidet online. Don't really do handy work, but it looked simple enough. Get everything set up, but the final step, connecting the cold water t adapter, was a bit tough. I was struggling and it kept coming off. Finally got it on and I think…
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How can I use an off-peak controller with my 240v air conditioner?

My unit's window mount A/C unit is pictured. I am looking for a converter of some sort so I can use a utility supplied shutoff device. The Unit itself does not have a temperature control or setting. Just on/off, high/low. The electric company…
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Is my NEMA 14-30R to NEMA L6-30R adapter safe?

At our studio we have a NEMA 14-30R outlet used for our kiln. When not in use, we want to use another piece of equipment that has an L6-30P plug. I believe the equipment is rated at 8AMP 240V. I built an adapter that has a 14-30P on one end and an…
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