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As I understand it the only difference between a 30 amp plug and a 50 amp plug is that on the 30 amp the neutral and ground are combined. On a 50 amp plug they are separate.
We recently did a remodel of our kitchen including a new range. The old range had the 30 amp style plug, but since the time it was installed the local electrical codes have changed. The combined neutral and ground is no longer allowed. The new range is now wired with a 50 amp style plug and receptacle. Fortunately when the house was built the contractor wired the range with the proper gauge 4 conductor wire. The new codes must have already been in the works since the 4th conductor was folded back and taped off on both ends.
We recently did a remodel of our kitchen including a new range. The old range had the 30 amp style plug, but since the time it was installed the local electrical codes have changed. The combined neutral and ground is no longer allowed. The new range is now wired with a 50 amp style plug and receptacle. Fortunately when the house was built the contractor wired the range with the proper gauge 4 conductor wire. The new codes must have already been in the works since the 4th conductor was folded back and taped off on both ends.