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is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for dryer ) failedaircare-man 08-28-2006
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Posted by failedaircare-man on August 28, 2006, 12:02 am


is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
dryer )

i just moved my dryer/washer to a separate room. So , what I did was
puchased a 20 ft. long 30amp wire and ran it from the existing outlet
to the new location.


Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
panel?




Posted by on August 28, 2006, 12:52 am
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:02:18 GMT, krisclark349@hotmail.com
(failedaircare-man) wrote:

>
>
>is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
>dryer )
>
>i just moved my dryer/washer to a separate room. So , what I did was
>puchased a 20 ft. long 30amp wire and ran it from the existing outlet
>to the new location.
>
>
>Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
>panel?
>
>
30a Wire means Romex?
If the splice was made in a box with a listed device (a wirenut works)
and the other requirements are met, you should be OK.

Posted by yeeha on August 28, 2006, 7:23 am

failedaircare-man wrote:

> Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
> panel?

it's a tic for a tac, you goin still need as much wire


Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 28, 2006, 7:32 am
failedaircare-man wrote:
> is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
> dryer )
>
> i just moved my dryer/washer to a separate room. So , what I did was
> puchased a 20 ft. long 30amp wire and ran it from the existing outlet
> to the new location.
>
>
> Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
> panel?


If you are talking about an extension cord, I would vote against that.
I believe it may be a code violation as well and if so could compromise your
home fire insurance.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by yeeha on August 28, 2006, 8:18 am

Joseph Meehan wrote:

> If you are talking about an extension cord, I would vote against that.
> I believe it may be a code violation as well and if so could compromise your
> home fire insurance.

oh yeah, codes!

you can use a receptacle to connect two wires, but the extension chord
is technically an exposed wire, exposed wiring is a code breaker

he might also consider moving the existing receptacle to the laundry
but if he uses the old receptacle line, he would need a junction box to
tie into the old wire.

but as would be par for most things... it's probably easier to run a
new line
like you say, wouldn't want to compromise his insurance..

but far as the dryer goes.. im sure the ext chord is a viable safe
solution
he could just bury the ext chord with channel conduit

First Class Jerri- Rigging!


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