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  1. W

    Will this work? (For connecting 50 amp RV outlet to dryer)

    I'm a DIY'er helping a friend connect a 220v dryer to a 50 amp RV outlet. The dryer has a Nema 10-30R plug and is in a shed about 4 feet from the 50 amp outlet. I'm thinking about getting this cord to plug into the 50 amp outlet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WM3NRT1 And connect that to...
  2. C

    Replace Large Oven or Dryer Breaker

    Hello and Thank You!!! Reason: I am installing a Generator Hookup panel. I am installing a 30Amp breaker to hook up the generator. I want it at the top. I need to make some room. QUESTION: Can I replace these larger Oven and Dryer breakers with smaller same amperage new breakers? Why do...
  3. ly2022

    indesit idc85 tumble dryer

    my 7 yr old idc85 tumble dryer stopped. took it apart and found live wire corroded. lucky it didnt start a fire. anyone seen this before.
  4. R

    Backfeeding a 10KW generator to Dryer Socket, California

    After turning off the main panel's utility 150A breaker, can I plug generator's 30A output into dryer's 30A socket to backfeed? I know it is unsafe (suicide code, lineman safety), but my area only has an average 12-hour-day blackout once a year and investigation of using a Transfer Switch and...
  5. R

    3-blade 240VAC Dryer Socket, Where is the Ground or Where is the Neutral?

    My California dryer wall socket has 3 blades shown in picture. I measured across bottom 2 blades = 240VAC. I measured top L-blade with one of the bottom blade = 120V. Is the L-blade a neutral? If yes, why no Ground blade? If the L-blade is Ground instead, then why no Neutral blade? I tried...
  6. H

    Dedicated double socket or single sockets for washing machine and a tumble dryer.

    Existing double gang socket in the corner of a kitchen on a dedicated 12m length above ceiling 2.5 final circuit to CU, was used for a WM and a tumble dryer protected by a 32amp MCB. I wish to keep this arrangement but on lifting floor boards above ceiling I noted entire run of cable/s was not...
  7. S

    Help with Dryer Wiring

    Renter bought a new dryer because the old one wasn't heating. New dryer did the same. Returned it. I checked the plug, 124ish at the ground and hots, 240ish between the hots. Next dryer same problems, dried the first load but not the second. Checked outlet, red wire didn't read properly...
  8. T

    Tumble dryer plug gets hot

    Hi all, I am here just doing some research. We have a tumble dryer with a moulded plug fitted. The appliance is approx 6 years old and we have never experienced a problem up to now. I removed the plug by chance one day and noticed it was cracked and burnt between the holes, so I changed it for a...
  9. S

    electric clothes dryer in the bathroom in Canada ?

    Is it legal to have an electric clothes dryer and washer in the bathroom along with the toilet, shower and sink in Canada ?
  10. bcmiller13

    Help with a 240 Dryer

    So I am trying to help a family that was given a 240v electric dryer. They live in an apartment complex and unfortunately cannot modify the walls or electrical in any way. I've been thinking of taking 2 different receptacles off different poles, and then wiring them into a small subpanel with a...
  11. M

    Dryer cord/receptacle mismatch

    Best Buy just delivered my new Samsung dryer and brought a power cord with a NEMA 10-30P plug. My dryer receptacle is NEMA 10-50R. They claim I need a new receptacle and refuse to continue with the installation. Can't I just get a 10-50P cord or is there more to it than that? If I can't do...
  12. vards9

    Washing machine and Tumble dryer in shower room - issue with electrical install

    Hi There, Homeowner here with no electrical knowledge, so go easy on me! We've had our garage converted, and coming to the end of the project. We've had a shower/utility room (2.7m x 1.5m) added as part of the conversion, within which is housed a stacked Tumble Dryer on top of a washing...
  13. homeowner steve

    Dryer trips 30A GFCI breaker

    Hi all, I live in a townhome in Northern Virginia built in the mid 80's. I currently have a 30A double pole breaker feeding 220v to my laundry room through a 10-30 outlet (current wiring is shown in the pic below). In this outlet I have two hots and a neutral attached to the receptacle, and a...
  14. James

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Hard wiring American style dryer'

    Post in thread 'Hard wiring American style dryer' by Rhys91 has been reported by James. Reason given: Content being reported:
  15. R

    Hard wiring American style dryer

    Hi I'm about to purchase an American style tumble dryer - 4750 Watts. I know this needs hard wired. My question is, can this be hardwired into the ring final in the utility room? If replace the 20amp dryer switch with a cooker style switch. The kitchen and utility room have their own circuit...
  16. ChipFanDave

    Tumble dryer recommendations

    Can anyone recommend a tumble dryer that meets these requirements please. Condenser location dictates non-vented, don't mind if it heat pump or not but must be able to remove condenser unit to clean as I had a heat pump one before but as the pump was attached to the condenser unit I couldn't...
  17. K

    Fused switch to tumble dryer connector issue

    I have had a new kitchen 3 months ago and the new integrated tumble dryer stopped working. No power, nothing. It is under warranty so an engineer came out and fixed it. He said that the plug has been cut off and a three pin push fit connector is in its place. He replaced the cable and plugged it...
  18. N

    My dryer cable near the plug has gone a reddish brown colour is it safe to use

    My tumble dryer (white knight) Near the plug the cabel has gone a brownish red colour is it safe to use
  19. K

    Tumble dryer not working.

    Hi I have a swan stc7020w tumble dryer. It turns on but when I press start it just beeps and doesn’t do anything. Also it has leaked water underneath and had loads of water and gunk underneath the heat exchanger. I had bought it from a shop as a refurb with 30 days gaurentee and conveniently...
  20. H

    New dryer won’t get hot

    We are on brand new dryer # 2. With the same issue. The dryer works and turns on but does not get hot. We had the power tested and came up 120 was here leg. To the dryer. Also installed a new plug and has a new cord. Pleas help

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