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jfall

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I need to replace my electric dryer, currently the one I have is hooked up to a 30a 125/250V connection. Do I need to buy a dryer that has those exact power requirements, or will I be able to use something lower like a 24a 120/240V dryer on the same connection?
 
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?

Edit, er wait I think I see. I was reading the words around the socket itself which says 30A 125/250V. The actual dryer itself is 24a 115/230V so I guess anything lower than 30a 125/250V will work fine?
 
Originally posted by: jfall
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?
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plugs may differ, but the new dryer will have specification on the acceptable amperage (do not exceed) and voltage.

You can switch plugs easy enough...
 
Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
Originally posted by: jfall
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?
Click to expand...

plugs may differ, but the new dryer will have specification on the acceptable amperage (do not exceed) and voltage.

You can switch plugs easy enough...
Click to expand...


I'd rather buy one that works out of the box if possible. Is there any way to tell if the plugs are compatible?
 
Originally posted by: jfall
Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
Originally posted by: jfall
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?
Click to expand...

plugs may differ, but the new dryer will have specification on the acceptable amperage (do not exceed) and voltage.

You can switch plugs easy enough...
Click to expand...


I'd rather buy one that works out of the box if possible. Is there any way to tell if the plugs are compatible?
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Tell the place you're buying it from what kind of plug you have... A pic is ideal. They'll set it up for you if you don't want to do it.
 
Originally posted by: jlbenedict
Originally posted by: jfall
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?

Edit, er wait I think I see. I was reading the words around the socket itself which says 30A 125/250V. The actual dryer itself is 24a 115/230V so I guess anything lower than 30a 125/250V will work fine?
Click to expand...


Is it similiar to this?
http://www.american-appliance.com/images/image_data/dryer_outlet.jpg
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So do I just tell the place I'm buying it from that I have a 4 prong 30A 125/250V connection and they will tell me what to get?

It looks more like this one http://applianceguru.com/dryers/4prong_dryer_outlet.jpg
 
Originally posted by: jfall
Originally posted by: jlbenedict
Originally posted by: jfall
So a 24a 120/240V uses the same type of plug as a 30A 125/250V?

Edit, er wait I think I see. I was reading the words around the socket itself which says 30A 125/250V. The actual dryer itself is 24a 115/230V so I guess anything lower than 30a 125/250V will work fine?
Click to expand...


Is it similiar to this?
http://www.american-appliance.com/images/image_data/dryer_outlet.jpg
Click to expand...


It looks more like this one http://applianceguru.com/dryers/4prong_dryer_outlet.jpg

There are 4 total prongs, one is round (assuming its ground)
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So, that is the outlet that is on your wall? These outlets are usually designed around some specification, so the new potential dryer you are purchasing should work, as long as it has 4 prongs, just as the outlet has them orientated.


 
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