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NEMA 6-20 240V 20A

NEMA 6-20 is a 20A/250V outlet with two straight blades and no neutral pin, used for 240V line-to-line appliances including air compressors, welders, and older EV level 2 chargers.

// connector diagram 3 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
ANSI/NEMA WD-6
Rating
20A at 250V AC
Pin Count
3 (no neutral)
Voltage
240V line-to-line
Use Case
Air compressors, welders, some EV chargers
Region
North America
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
L1 Line 1 240V AC line 1 PWR
L2 Line 2 240V AC line 2 PWR
G Ground Safety ground GND

NEMA 6-20 is a 20A/250V outlet with two straight blades and no neutral pin, used for 240V line-to-line appliances including air compressors, welders, and older EV level 2 chargers.