Need help concerning a lack of a dryer receptacle
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I won't call myself an expert, but using a high-wattage appliance like a dryer with any kind of extension is not something I would recommend. Play it safe and get a 240 v. line and permanently wired dryer outlet into the garage.
It sounds like a nice dryer - what colour is it? Do you have any pictures to share?
It sounds like a nice dryer - what colour is it? Do you have any pictures to share?
Build your own cable. Most dryers used Nema 10-30p (male) and a 10-30r (female) connectors during that time period. The female end is easy to find, but the male "plug style" connector was very difficult for me to locate.
Use at least 10 gage wiring for the application. I actually pulled a 100 foot 4 conductor 10 gage cable out of the dumpster a few months back ago and used 25 feet of that (the remaining will be for my future Ingersoll T-30 compressor). It works well with my Maytag DE750 dryer and the wiring remained cold even after 3 hours of continuous use on the Permanent Press cycle (hottest cycle).
Here is the link to the male plug style connector. It's completely over built and even made in the USA :>)
Use at least 10 gage wiring for the application. I actually pulled a 100 foot 4 conductor 10 gage cable out of the dumpster a few months back ago and used 25 feet of that (the remaining will be for my future Ingersoll T-30 compressor). It works well with my Maytag DE750 dryer and the wiring remained cold even after 3 hours of continuous use on the Permanent Press cycle (hottest cycle).
Here is the link to the male plug style connector. It's completely over built and even made in the USA :>)
~Are there any special extension cords for dryers?
Do you have access to a standard 220v 30a dryer line, or do you want to plug this machine into a standard 110v 20a (appliance) outlet?
Let me warn you that on 110v it will take three hours to dry a normal load, perhaps longer in a cold garage. he heat input will be nearly equivalent to a hair dryer!
Is your dryer cord a 4-prong or a 3-prong deal?
I was able to make an extension cord that a typical dryer cord plgus into (female end), with a standard 120v plug (male end). Due to the wiring, the cord itself delivers 120v to the heater and other components.....
Depending on your responses, will say more later...
Do you have access to a standard 220v 30a dryer line, or do you want to plug this machine into a standard 110v 20a (appliance) outlet?
Let me warn you that on 110v it will take three hours to dry a normal load, perhaps longer in a cold garage. he heat input will be nearly equivalent to a hair dryer!
Is your dryer cord a 4-prong or a 3-prong deal?
I was able to make an extension cord that a typical dryer cord plgus into (female end), with a standard 120v plug (male end). Due to the wiring, the cord itself delivers 120v to the heater and other components.....
Depending on your responses, will say more later...
If he could build his own cord, couldn't he just as well apply that presumed knowledge and run a permanent and proper line himself?
Homemade
Here is the extension cord that I use.
It allows me to plug any dryer into a 110V outlet......
Here is the extension cord that I use.
It allows me to plug any dryer into a 110V outlet......
Here is the extension cord
In use
In use
Connecticut minds think alike
I did the exact same thing as did Gadget Gary and it works like a charm. I got the recepticles (both male and female) and the heavy duty romex cable at my local Lowe's store. You should make sure the connections are solid and you will need some heavy duty pliers and wire strippers.
I did the exact same thing as did Gadget Gary and it works like a charm. I got the recepticles (both male and female) and the heavy duty romex cable at my local Lowe's store. You should make sure the connections are solid and you will need some heavy duty pliers and wire strippers.
I actually have a 220 volt 50 amp extention cord. It's on a big reel with wheels and everything. As far as I can determine, the previous homeowner used it to arc weld various and sundry things around the property from a single 50 amp range-type outlet in the main workshop.
However, back to the dryer extension cord. Bad idea, IMHO. Better to have a real dryer outlet (and circuit and breaker) installed in the garage. Electric dyers draw a lot of current and the longer you make their connection, the more voltage drop that will occur, to the point where the wiring may get hot and/or the dryer suffer from low voltage problems.
The 220 to 110 volt conversion adapter would of course be another matter.
However, back to the dryer extension cord. Bad idea, IMHO. Better to have a real dryer outlet (and circuit and breaker) installed in the garage. Electric dyers draw a lot of current and the longer you make their connection, the more voltage drop that will occur, to the point where the wiring may get hot and/or the dryer suffer from low voltage problems.
The 220 to 110 volt conversion adapter would of course be another matter.
Hi Ken.
*WAVES*
Guess who made that extension cord for him?
I used a 220v air-condtioner extension cord that is at least AWG (American Wire Gauge) #12, meaning it can handle 20 amps.
It had both the male and the female end chopped off of rmy purposes.
I believe the dryer draws a few amps less than that when used on 110v.
Of course a real outlet is best..........
*WAVES*
Guess who made that extension cord for him?
I used a 220v air-condtioner extension cord that is at least AWG (American Wire Gauge) #12, meaning it can handle 20 amps.
It had both the male and the female end chopped off of rmy purposes.
I believe the dryer draws a few amps less than that when used on 110v.
Of course a real outlet is best..........
...for my purposes....
It should read.
It should read.
Guess who made that extension cord for him?
Yes Ken,
My plug Queen.
Yes Ken,
My plug Queen.
oooh child. I ain't touchin' that one....anyway.....
LOL ROFL LMAO!
Methinks we need a pic of this 50a cord reel sir!
LOL ROFL LMAO!
Methinks we need a pic of this 50a cord reel sir!
Toggle and You Shall Receive...
The crank side of the roll-around 50 amp 220 volt extension cord reel. You can see that the reel is in two sections. You can see the 50 amp range type plug on the second section.
The crank side of the roll-around 50 amp 220 volt extension cord reel. You can see that the reel is in two sections. You can see the 50 amp range type plug on the second section.
The 50 amp outlet side. You can also see the outlet box for the other section, which has a 20 amp (I think) 220 volt Hubble twist-lock outlet. Presumably the two sections are electrically connected, so that one can plug in either a 50 amp device, or a 20 amp device, as needed. Obviously user discretion is advised, not to plug in a total of 70 amps at the same time. I have not checked the electrical continuity or operatio of this extention cord apparatus, but I expect like most stuff left behind by this individual, it will work perfectly.
Close-up shot of 50 amp outlet...
Better shot of 50 amp outlet...
I guess the first shot was better after all... depends on monitor...
