Tanning bed 3wire cord to 4wire

bwgberg · 03-11-2011, 05:49 PM

So I'm trying to convert the original three wire cord to a 4 wire. The problem I'm running into is, in the original cord, there is a white, black and green wire, and that's it. the new cords has black, white, green, and red. i don't know what I'm supposed to do with the red cord. There are only two places to connect the wires, one for the white and one for the black, and then the green screws to the frame.

please help!

Jim Port · 03-11-2011, 05:53 PM

What is the voltage of the tanning bed? What are you trying to plug it into? Why are you changing the cord?

bwgberg · 03-11-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Port

What is the voltage of the tanning bed? What are you trying to plug it into? Why are you changing the cord?

Its 220v, I don't have a three prong 220v outlet, only a four prong 220v.

Jim Port · 03-11-2011, 06:53 PM

If the bed is straight 240 it only needs two hots and a grounding conductor.

Most 240 circuits are dedicated for things like the water heater, stove and dryer. Are you trying to use one of these circuits for the bed also?

bwgberg · 03-11-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Port

If the bed is straight 240 it only needs two hots and a grounding conductor.

Most 240 circuits are dedicated for things like the water heater, stove and dryer. Are you trying to use one of these circuits for the bed also?

I'm trying to use the dryer outlet. The bed says it's 220v.

mpoulton · 03-11-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bwgberg

I'm trying to use the dryer outlet. The bed says it's 220v.

Connect black to black, green to green, and the red wire in the cord to the white terminal in the bed. Cap off and do not use the white wire in the cord.

brric · 03-11-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bwgberg

I'm trying to use the dryer outlet. The bed says it's 220v.

The dryer is a 120/240 volt circuit.

bwgberg · 03-11-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mpoulton

Connect black to black, green to green, and the red wire in the cord to the white terminal in the bed. Cap off and do not use the white wire in the cord.

Awesome thanks

03-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#1
bwgberg Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Tanning bed 3wire cord to 4wire So I'm trying to convert the original three wire cord to a 4 wire. The problem I'm running into is, in the original cord, there is a white, black and green wire, and that's it. the new cords has black, white, green, and red. i don't know what I'm supposed to do with the red cord. There are only two places to connect the wires, one for the white and one for the black, and then the green screws to the frame. please help!

03-11-2011, 05:53 PM	#2
Jim Port Licensed electrician Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,091	Tanning bed 3wire cord to 4wire What is the voltage of the tanning bed? What are you trying to plug it into? Why are you changing the cord? __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

03-11-2011, 06:53 PM	#4
Jim Port Licensed electrician Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,091	Tanning bed 3wire cord to 4wire If the bed is straight 240 it only needs two hots and a grounding conductor. Most 240 circuits are dedicated for things like the water heater, stove and dryer. Are you trying to use one of these circuits for the bed also? __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

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