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Yes and no. You can't put a 30A outlet on a 50A breaker as it will be a fire hazard. You can put a 50A outlet on it safely. Then you can plug the 30A load into it, but this is unwise and can be dangerous if you don't put fuses in your pigtail adapter. The best solution: Go ahead and install your 30A outlet but replace the 50A breaker with a 30A breaker. This is the safest and cleanest solution.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 18y agoCan a fifty amp dryer operate on a thirty amp circuit if you change the cord? The answer should be obvious. It is a fifty amp dryer because it draws fifty amps.
NO!
The new dryer needs a fifty amp circuit!
Call an electrician.
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∙ 14y agoYes, as long as the Amps of the outlet will not be exceeded.
The size of each wall outlet lets you know how much power you can take from it to run appliances in a safe manner.
If your appliances exceed the capacity of the outlet you can cause fires to the wires in the walls, if you have an older house. Nowadays the breaker will pop and you will just have to reset it but that is a good indication that you shouldn't plug that in there. For more information please see the Related Questions below. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
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If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
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∙ 14y agoA 30-Amp receptacle has a different prong configuration than does a 50-Amp. So this isn't possible. Even if it were possible, trying to operate a 50 Amp appliance on a 30-Amp circuit would overload the circuit and trip the breaker or fuse. Installing a higher rated fuse or breaker would cause the wiring and receptacle to overheat and a fire to occur. In short: don't operate a 50 amp appliance on a 30 amp circuit!
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∙ 14y agoI'm guessing you have a 50 amp breaker in the panel that the dryer is connected to? The rating of the breaker is how much it can pull before it trips. Your 30 amp dryer should never draw enough to make it trip. Should the dryer have a dead short, it will still cause the breaker to trip. You can change out the breaker if you really want to, but there really isn't any reason to.+
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∙ 9y agoThere is a couple of things going on here. First a 30 amp dryer plug will not fit into a 50 amp range plug. So rather than changing the the dryer cord over to a 50 amp range cord all you have to do is change the 50 amp breaker over to a 30 amp breaker in the distribution panel. The wire size is big enough to run the 30 amp dryer. Change the 50 amp range receptacle to a new 30 amp dryer receptacle and your installation will be within the electrical code guidelines.
Circuit breakers and wire gauges are designed to protect the wiring, not the appliance (and not the user!). Amperage ratings are draws, not demands.
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The answer to your question is yes. A 30-amp dryer will run quite nicely on a 50-amp circuit, provided it is properly wired and the voltage is correct. As has been pointed out, a standard 30-amp dryer pigtail won't plug into a standard 50-amp range receptacle. But there is no reason you can't replace the dryer's pigtail with a range pigtail, and that would be a heck of a lot easier and faster -- and cheaper! -- than replacing receptacle and breaker, as suggested above.
What you must NEVER do is the opposite -- replace a range pigtail with a dryer pigtail and try to run the range on a 30-amp circuit. Most electric ranges can draw up to 50 amps, enough to overload the 30-amp circuitry usually provided for a clothes dryer.
The key here is understanding how current draw works. A 50-amp appliance plugged into a 30-amp circuit -- say, an electric stove plugged into an outlet meant for a dryer -- can be a problem because the the stove will try to draw more current through the circuit than it's rated for, and protected against. A circuit breaker will trip, or a wire or connection will overheat.
On the other hand, a 30-amp appliance plugged into a 50-amp circuit -- a clothes dryer plugged into a stove outlet, for example -- is just fine. The dryer will draw a mere 30 amps, no matter that the circuit can provide 50 amps.
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∙ 10y agoYou should not put a 50A receptacle and cord on a 30A branch. That would be highly risky and illegal to boot.
Think about this: By allowing a 50A device to be connected on a branch that is only rated for 30A, you could have 20A (+60%) above the rated current flowing on conductors which are too small and would likely suffer from repeated overheating, and cause the circuit breaker to constantly trip. Don't put in a 50A breaker in for this branch because the wiring will melt and probably cause a fire.
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∙ 12y agoYes. A 30 amp rated dryer can be served by a 50 amp rated circuit. There is no requirement to change the breaker to 30 amps, but it is best to do so.
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∙ 13y agoSure if it fits into connectors.
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What kind of plug do you need for a 220 30 amp service?
You can do a 30 amp twist lock receptacle 220v 3 wire (nema L6-30R) or a strait blade 30 amp 220v 3 wire receptacle (nema 6-30R) or a traditional 30 amp dryer plug. The nema # is a universal # that everyone uses to identify that plug. Ask for it. The most important part is the 30 amp male that your trying to plug in. Match it up with what you putting in the wall. Use #10 gauge wire for 30 amps
Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
My 110 washer will work my 220 dryer will work. why will it throw breaker when both are plugged in on separate breakers?
Your 110 volt washer receptacle sounds like it is not a dedicated circuit directly fed from the distribution panel as it should be. It sounds like someone has tapped off of one side of the dryer receptacle hot and neutral terminals and run them to the receptacle for the washer. If true, this would have been done in the back side of the dryer receptacles which is located in the wall. You best get it checked out because it is likely the wire feeding the washer receptacle is a #14 rated at 15 amps and is undersized for a 30 amp breaker. A #10 wire has the capacity to be connected to a 30 amp breaker which you should find the dryer's connection to be.
What is a 30A dryer cord?
A 30 amp dryer cord is the cord that comes attached to new clothes dryer. It is used to transfer the voltage from the wall receptacle to the dryer appliance. Earlier model dryers used to be hard wired directly from the distribution panel to the dryer. Hard wiring is no longer the case as people wanted to take there appliances with them when they moved from one home to another. New homes are now wired with 30 amp receptacles situated in the wall alcove where the dryer is to be situated. This allows the home owner to plug in the dryer without the hiring of an electrician to legally make the connection. Dryers that have been previously been hard wired can be upgraded with a 30 amp cord kit that can be purchased at any hardware store. Following the instructions included with the kits, any home owner can make the conversion and then connect their dryer into the dryer receptacle.
Can I use 10 gauge wire with a 30 amp dryer?
Typically yes if you use a 30 amp breaker and the dryer uses 230-240 volts.
Adding a 220 line to panel box for a dryer?
A dryer requires a 30 amp receptacle. This will be to receive a four blade dryer plug. The wire needed will be a three copper wire #10 cable set with a bare #14 copper ground wire. The breaker will be a two pole 30 amp breaker.
What kind of plug do you need for a 220 30 amp service?
You can do a 30 amp twist lock receptacle 220v 3 wire (nema L6-30R) or a strait blade 30 amp 220v 3 wire receptacle (nema 6-30R) or a traditional 30 amp dryer plug. The nema # is a universal # that everyone uses to identify that plug. Ask for it. The most important part is the 30 amp male that your trying to plug in. Match it up with what you putting in the wall. Use #10 gauge wire for 30 amps
Can you use 50 amp wire and receptacle on dyer?
It's necessary to look at the dyer to see how much current it uses, which should be on the maker's plate near where the cable enters the appliance. If it uses less than 50 amps, a 50 amp cable is all right.
Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
My 110 washer will work my 220 dryer will work. why will it throw breaker when both are plugged in on separate breakers?
Your 110 volt washer receptacle sounds like it is not a dedicated circuit directly fed from the distribution panel as it should be. It sounds like someone has tapped off of one side of the dryer receptacle hot and neutral terminals and run them to the receptacle for the washer. If true, this would have been done in the back side of the dryer receptacles which is located in the wall. You best get it checked out because it is likely the wire feeding the washer receptacle is a #14 rated at 15 amps and is undersized for a 30 amp breaker. A #10 wire has the capacity to be connected to a 30 amp breaker which you should find the dryer's connection to be.
What is a 30A dryer cord?
A 30 amp dryer cord is the cord that comes attached to new clothes dryer. It is used to transfer the voltage from the wall receptacle to the dryer appliance. Earlier model dryers used to be hard wired directly from the distribution panel to the dryer. Hard wiring is no longer the case as people wanted to take there appliances with them when they moved from one home to another. New homes are now wired with 30 amp receptacles situated in the wall alcove where the dryer is to be situated. This allows the home owner to plug in the dryer without the hiring of an electrician to legally make the connection. Dryers that have been previously been hard wired can be upgraded with a 30 amp cord kit that can be purchased at any hardware store. Following the instructions included with the kits, any home owner can make the conversion and then connect their dryer into the dryer receptacle.
Can I use 10 gauge wire with a 30 amp dryer?
Typically yes if you use a 30 amp breaker and the dryer uses 230-240 volts.
Can you plug your motorhome 30 amp adapter into the dryer 30 amp outlet without hazard?
yes
Can you use a 20 amp circuit breaker for an electric dryer?
If you are referring to a cloths dryer, the answer depends on the requirements of the dryer. Most dryers require AWG#10 wire with a 30 amp fuse. If the wiring is AWG#12 then use a 20 amp breaker but never use it on AWG#10 which requires a 30 amp breaker. If you are referring to a hair dryer then yes a 20 amp breaker is fine.
How do you make a 30 amp to 15 amp extension cord?
If your extension cord is truly a 30 amp cord then it is composed of #10 wire. #10 wire is rated at 30 amps. All you have to do is remove the 30 amp plug and receptacle ends from the cord and install 15 amp cord ends.
Can a 30 amp dryer receptacle be changed to a 20 amp outlet?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.Yes, this is possible but the two pole 30 amp dryer breaker in the distribution panel will have to be changed to a two pole 20 amp breaker. This is because the maximum legal amount of amperage that the new outlet can handle is 20 amps. The same wire can be used as it should be rated for 30 amps and will easily handle 20 amps. The old dryer receptacle should be a 3 pole 4 wire grounding receptacle NEMA # 14-30R. The proper new 20 amp receptacle should be a 3 pole 4 wire grounding receptacle NEMA # 14-20R. Red wire to the Y terminal, black wire to the X terminal, white wire to the W terminal and green or bare #10 wire to the G terminal.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliancesalways use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Can you use a 40 amp range cord on a dryer using a 30 amp breaker?
Yes you can if the dryer uses 30 amps or less. A cord can always be bigger than needed, it can take 30 amps just as easily as its upper limit of 40 amps. If you were starting out you would buy a 30 amp cord because a 40 amp one would cost more.
