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Dryer 4 wire to 3 wire plug Lou 09-22-2007
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Posted by Lou on September 22, 2007, 8:55 pm
Big_Jake wrote:
>> Just bought a used dryer much newer than the old one.
>> Need to replace 4 prong plug with 3 prong. I know I will be replacing
>> the whole wire at the dryer end.
>> A site with pictures or advice from folks in the know?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Lou
>
> I'm sure other posters will correct me if I'm wrong, but if you have a
> plug that is closer (or at) current code, doesn't it make sense to
> replace the outdated receptacle instead of the "proper" cord?
>
> JK
>

I think it is not so simple since the 4 wire recpt needs proper
grounding, but I am open to suggestions. Also may be easier to change
the wire.

Lou

Posted by Steve Barker LT on September 22, 2007, 9:24 pm

>
> I'm sure other posters will correct me if I'm wrong, but if you have a
> plug that is closer (or at) current code, doesn't it make sense to
> replace the outdated receptacle instead of the "proper" cord?
>
> JK
>

no, it won't have the proper number of conductors in his cable.



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on September 22, 2007, 9:38 pm

>
> I'm sure other posters will correct me if I'm wrong, but if you have a
> plug that is closer (or at) current code, doesn't it make sense to
> replace the outdated receptacle instead of the "proper" cord?
>

It is not that simple since the existing cable does not have four
conductors. You may be able to replace the wire, but that may be a major
project also if it is in the wall and not easily pulled. While the code
allows using a jumper and three wires on the appliance, I don't think it
allows using a four pin receptacle on a three conductor wire.



Posted by Toller on September 22, 2007, 9:18 pm

> Just bought a used dryer much newer than the old one.
> Need to replace 4 prong plug with 3 prong. I know I will be replacing the
> whole wire at the dryer end.
> A site with pictures or advice from folks in the know?
>
No instructions? You have to add a jumper from the neutral to the ground
and change the cordset, but it would be nice to know how the manufacturer
intended it to be done.



Posted by Lou on September 22, 2007, 9:35 pm
Toller wrote:
>> Just bought a used dryer much newer than the old one.
>> Need to replace 4 prong plug with 3 prong. I know I will be replacing the
>> whole wire at the dryer end.
>> A site with pictures or advice from folks in the know?
>>
> No instructions? You have to add a jumper from the neutral to the ground
> and change the cordset, but it would be nice to know how the manufacturer
> intended it to be done.
>
>
I did find this site which has comments:
http://www.selfhelpforums.com/showthread.php?t=4263

Lou

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