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is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for dryer )
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| failedaircare-man 2006-08-28, 3:25 am |
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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?
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| gfretwell@aol.com 2006-08-28, 3:25 am |
| On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:02:18 GMT, krisclark349@hotmail.com
(failedaircare-man) wrote:
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>is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
>dryer )
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>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.
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>Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
>panel?
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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.
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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
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| Joseph Meehan 2006-08-28, 9:25 am |
| failedaircare-man wrote:
> is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
> dryer )
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> 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.
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> 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.
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Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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| On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:02:18 GMT, krisclark349@hotmail.com
(failedaircare-man) wrote:
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>is it safe to continue a 30amp wire from the existing outlet * ( for
>dryer )
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>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.
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>Is it a safe thing to do? or should I run a whole new wire from the
>panel?
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Very Safe - providing you did a good connection.
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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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| # Fred # 2006-08-29, 3:25 am |
| > 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.
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> --
> Joseph Meehan
Code violation? I don't think so but again I have not keep up with the code
for years. 60A, 480V extension cords for welding are common for
industrial/shop applications. How about a 10,000A 3-phase drag line at
13.8kV - portable big XXX cable for some earth moving equipment or some
such.
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| gfretwell@aol.com 2006-08-29, 9:25 pm |
| On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:38:41 GMT, Bob <RBF1147-UN@YAH0O.COM> wrote:
># Fred # wrote:
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>All of these examples are portable applications. The OP was asking
>about using an extension cord for a high current household appliance
>that is not likely to be moved any appreciable distance after it is
>placed into service.
It would probably be cheaper to make a longer cord for the dryer with
some 10ga hard service cord and a plug than to buy a cord connected
receptacle. Also one less connection. They may even make long cords
with a molded plug and ring terminals.
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| failedaircare-man 2006-08-31, 3:25 am |
| thanks guys!!!!
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:18:10 -0500, JimL <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:02:18 GMT, krisclark349@hotmail.com
>(failedaircare-man) wrote:
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> Very Safe - providing you did a good connection.
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