RE: L6-20P -> L6-30R

[Alex Rubenstein <alex () corp nac net>]

Go look at any standard household lamp. It has a 5-15P on the end of it, which could be plugged into an outlet rated 
for 20 amps (5-20R), with 16 gauge lamp cord rated for 10 amps or less.

It all depends on the connected load.



> * web () typo org (Wayne E Bouchard) [Tue 18 Mar 2014, 23:53 CET]:
> > I have had to do this at times but it is not strictly allowed by codes
> > and not at all recommended.
>
> It's an active fire hazard.  The cables aren't rated (= built) for the power draw.
>
>
>       -- Niels.