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fisherelectric
07-07-2009, 07:20 PM
A customer has a kiln manufactured overseas somewhere(?) that I need to get working for her. Changing the cord is not a good option, so I was hoping to find an adapter. The cord is marked Merlin Gerin 81316 32amps 200/250 volts. Anyone know of a reputable place I could order such a thing from?
TOOL_5150
07-07-2009, 08:38 PM
Its just a pin and sleeve plug, just take that one off and wire a US plug in its place. It will have 2 hots and a green/yellow.

~Matt
KevinVost
07-07-2009, 08:42 PM
Is the product UL or NRTL listed? A lot of foriegn equipment comes into the US and does not meet our standards. I believe the voltage you listed is not compatable with US distributions. Check your manufactures specs, it may not operate properly on our voltages. I'm not that fimiliar with European systems but I sure someone on the forum is and will be able to help a little more.
TOOL_5150
07-07-2009, 08:48 PM
200/250 volts should work on a 240v US system

~Matt
ultramegabob
07-07-2009, 09:16 PM
200/250 volts should work on a 240v US system

~Matt

the heating elements should work fine, Im not sure if there would be a problem with any fans that may be on it due to U.S. using 60 hz
TOOL_5150
07-07-2009, 09:33 PM
the heating elements should work fine, Im not sure if there would be a problem with any fans that may be on it due to U.S. using 60 hz

Ah, yeah He didnt state the frequency - I am guessing 50Hz, which like said above, could be an issue.

~Matt
Besoeker
07-07-2009, 09:37 PM
A customer has a kiln manufactured overseas somewhere(?) that I need to get working for her. Changing the cord is not a good option, so I was hoping to find an adapter. The cord is marked Merlin Gerin 81316 32amps 200/250 volts. Anyone know of a reputable place I could order such a thing from?

You need to look at the rating of the kiln, not the cord.
PetrosA
07-07-2009, 10:11 PM
Check the specs on the unit. If it's an electronically controlled unit there could be issues with timers or sensors (plus the elements will be getting hotter than the unit expects). There's also the possibility if it has a cord end like you describe that's it's wired for three phase. How many pins are in the cap? Either way, you may need to increase the size of the cord to bring it into compliance with US standards.

If the unit was purchased here, you might be able to get some info from the dealer.
Besoeker
07-07-2009, 10:20 PM
There's also the possibility if it has a cord end like you describe that's it's wired for three phase.
At 200-250V (the cord) it's unlikely to be three-phase.
PetrosA
07-07-2009, 10:53 PM
At 200-250V (the cord) it's unlikely to be three-phase.

I stand corrected. Thanks for catching my mistake.