240 volt check, Question.

dnasser · January 13, 2009, 6:42pm

As Home Inspector how do we check the 240 volt dryer outlet ?

Is there a tester similar to the device we stick into the 120 volt outlet

to check for correct wiring ?

David

jpope · January 13, 2009, 6:56pm

Use your NCVD to verify two 120 volt contacts.

dvalley · January 13, 2009, 7:49pm

http://www.davesrepair.com/Parts/240Vtestbulb.htm

mlarson · January 13, 2009, 7:53pm

I use aWiggy

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jmckee · January 13, 2009, 7:55pm

Same Here…

jpope · January 13, 2009, 8:06pm

The wiggy (or similar device) is certainly more reliable and accurate, but the NCVD is quick and simple for determining if voltage is even present. . .

mlarson · January 13, 2009, 8:16pm

Agreed.

jmckee · January 13, 2009, 8:23pm

it certainly is and probably all that is necessary for Our purpose…I just happen to have had the wiggy for a couple thousand years so i use it…just habit…

dnasser · January 13, 2009, 8:35pm

Thanks everybody…

brian_winkle · January 14, 2009, 1:57pm

With a Wiggy you will be able to verify grounding, with a NC tester you will not.