Dryer Circuit Wiring and Connections
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How a Dedicated Circuit for an Electric Clothes Dryer is Wired © By: Dave Rongey |
How a Dedicated Circuit for an Electric Clothes Dryer is Wired
[ad#block]Question: How do I hook up a #10 wire, red,black,white and ground to my electrical panel onto a 30 amp breaker.
This electrical question came from: Arthur, from Wheatley, Canada
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Arthur
Electrical Circuit for an Electric Clothes Dryer
30 Amp 240 Volt 4-Wire Circuit
Dryer Circuit Connections
- The 4-wire dryer circuit is terminated in specific locations of an electrical panel, and these terminations depend on if the panel is a main panel or a sub-panel.
- Homeowners are advised not to do work in electrical panels.
- Dryer circuits should be installed with a permit and all work should be inspected.
- It is best to have a qualified electrical contractor make the connections in the panel for you in order to make the proper connections and perform the necessary tests.
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