Install 3-prong dryer plug where electric water heater used to be?
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Install 3-prong dryer plug where electric water heater used to be?
I recently had my electric water heater removed and replaced with tankless gas water heater, and now I want to use that electric water heater's dedicated 30-amp, 240 volt wiring to put an old 3-prong dryer outlet in the garage.
In the box are black, white, ground wire.
Obviously mark the white wire with tape as being hot... Anything special to do with the ground, or just attach to the L shaped prong (ground) on the outlet?
In the box are black, white, ground wire.
Obviously mark the white wire with tape as being hot... Anything special to do with the ground, or just attach to the L shaped prong (ground) on the outlet?
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You can by code no longer use a three wire dryer receptacle. You must run a four wire feed to the receptacle and convert the dryer to four wire per manufacturer's instructions if it has a three wire cord.
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Thanks Ray, but the Level 2 charger I bought for my EV utilizes a 3-prong dryer outlet plug.
I'm not asking anyone to condone code violations, but asking for a technical perspective if one were faced with similar dilemma.
Thanks again...
I'm not asking anyone to condone code violations, but asking for a technical perspective if one were faced with similar dilemma.
Thanks again...
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I would check with your local building department. They might consider this a new install rather than just replacing the dryer.
Existing 3 wire systems are grandfathered in most areas AFAIK. Appliances such as dryers and ranges are shipped from the factory in 3-wire configuration, convertible to 4-wire.
Of course 4 wire is safer, but that will not stop an appliance company from plugging in your dryer to a 3 wire set up.
Existing 3 wire systems are grandfathered in most areas AFAIK. Appliances such as dryers and ranges are shipped from the factory in 3-wire configuration, convertible to 4-wire.
Of course 4 wire is safer, but that will not stop an appliance company from plugging in your dryer to a 3 wire set up.
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Level 2 charger I bought for my EV utilizes a 3-prong dryer outlet plug.
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Thanks all! Yes Ray, you are correct. Just confirmed my current dryer outlet has 3 wires, but no ground. Guess I can't use that water heater wiring after all.
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Just confirmed my current dryer outlet has 3 wires, but no ground. Guess I can't use that water heater wiring after all.