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SK0-004 · Question #848

An L6-30 plug is considered:

The correct answer is A. a twist lock. The NEMA L6-30 designation identifies a twist-lock style electrical connector rated for 250V at 30A.

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Question

An L6-30 plug is considered:

Options

  • Aa twist lock.
  • Ba Molex.
  • Cthree-phase.
  • Dan Edison.

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    91% (29)
  • B
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The NEMA L6-30 designation identifies a twist-lock style electrical connector rated for 250V at 30A.

Aa twist lock.Correct

In the NEMA wiring device naming convention, the 'L' prefix stands for locking, meaning the plug uses a twist-and-lock mechanism to secure the connection and prevent accidental disconnection under load. The L6-30 is specifically a 250V, 30A locking connector commonly used for data center PDUs and high-draw server equipment.

Ba Molex.

Molex is a brand name for a family of internal connector systems used inside computers for power and data, not a classification for wall or PDU power plugs.

Cthree-phase.

The L6-30 is a single-phase connector with two hots and a ground; three-phase connectors carry a different NEMA designation such as the L15 or L21 series.

Dan Edison.

An Edison outlet refers to the standard NEMA 5-15 household receptacle (120V, 15A) and does not apply to the L6-30, which operates at 250V.

Concept tested: NEMA locking connector type identification

Source: https://www.nema.org/standards/view/NEMA-Locking-Devices

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#power connectors#twist lock#L6-30#electrical standards

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