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Buy a new receptacle that your plug fits in. You probably need one with a neutral so look for 125/240v.

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What is a four prong outlet used for?

There are a couple of catagories for plug descriptions. Straight blade and twist lock blade. The amperage and voltage rating is embossed on the plug (trade name for plug is cap, wall part receptacle). See related links for a chart.


How do you connect a 4 prong generator twist and lock and 4 wire cable to a 3 prong transfer sw receptacle?

Generally, the screws that the wires go on are color coded. The two hot wires(black & red) go on the brass colored screws, the white goes to the silver screw, and green goes to the green screw. There are many variations on the configuration of the plug, so no answer would be foolproof. There should be some kind of diagram that came with the plug though. It would also be best to turn off all breakers to the load, and check for proper voltages when the generator is running before turning breakers back on and using the power.


How do you attach a connector to a piece of cable tv?

You need a special tool that is sold at most home centers. You will not get a tight fit without it, the tool is worth it. Cut the insulation back (The tool and connector will have the correct lengths in the instructions), push on the connector, and crimp it.


What does ST stand for in fiber optics connectors?

ST is a bayonet-style connector that had the advantage over previous screw-on connectors because it could be mated with a "Single Twist" hence ST.


Why would an electric receptacle have 3 hot and 3 neutral wires With one set of wires screwed into the sides of the outlet and the other two sets pushed into the back?

no you have to improperly install it....... :P Shut off the power to the receptacle. Now remove the three black wires from one side of the old receptacle and twist them all together with your pliers. Make a short pigtail 6 inches long, same colour and wire size. Now twist this pigtail into the other three wires. Hold all four wires together with the appropriate size wire nut. Do the same with the white wires. Push all the wires into the back of the receptacle box. Connect the two pigtail wires to the new receptacle black wire to the brass coloured screw, white wire to the silver coloured screw. Screw the new receptacle back into the box, install cover plate, turn the power back on. Done deal.

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What is a twist lock?

It is a type of plug/receptacle. Once you insert the plug, you can twist the plug to lock it in the receptacle.


When i replaced condenser fan on my lennox air conditioner its running backwards why would this be?

The fan will have a pair of short wires that come out of the fan motor connected to another short pair of wires going back to the fan's motor. The 2 pairs will be connected to each other with either a single 2-prong connector or two single-prong connectors. Reverse the connection pairings and the fan will spin the opposite direction. (If you have a 2-prong connector, just unplug the connector; twist one end of the connector 180-degrees; then reconnect.)


Why cable IDE have a twist?

The twist is to identify the connector which is assigned for drive A.And the other end connector is for mother board.


What is a four prong outlet used for?

There are a couple of catagories for plug descriptions. Straight blade and twist lock blade. The amperage and voltage rating is embossed on the plug (trade name for plug is cap, wall part receptacle). See related links for a chart.


What is a barrel nut connector?

A barrel nut connector is a cylindrical push-and-twist connector for connecting thin coaxial cable.


How do you connect a 4 prong generator twist and lock plug to a 3 prong travel trailer power cord?

Check Lowes and Home Depot they normally carry the adaptors


Can you properly switch prongs on a 20 amp 250v twist lock to change it to a 125v?

No, it is against the National Electrical Code to wire a receptacle with the wrong voltage. You should call a qualified electrician to change the 250V receptacle to a 125V receptacle.


What is 8P8C and what connector type is most associated with this?

Twist pair cable


What connector used with a thin coaxial cable?

A thin coaxial cable that is used as a connector is also called a thinnet. It is popular in linear bus networks.


What type of connectors are used with thinnet cabling?

Thinnet coax uses a BNC connector, which is a twist-on, twist-off connection used with a T-fitting.


How do you connect a 4 prong generator twist and lock and 4 wire cable to a 3 prong transfer sw receptacle?

Generally, the screws that the wires go on are color coded. The two hot wires(black & red) go on the brass colored screws, the white goes to the silver screw, and green goes to the green screw. There are many variations on the configuration of the plug, so no answer would be foolproof. There should be some kind of diagram that came with the plug though. It would also be best to turn off all breakers to the load, and check for proper voltages when the generator is running before turning breakers back on and using the power.


How would you rank Edison connector twist-lock connector and pin connector by 1 being the best to use and 3 being the worst to use?

STAGE PIN 1, TWISTLOCK 2, EDISON 3