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kula38
Jul 10, 2011, 04:40 PM
I have an electric 3 pronged dryer that I want to add a circuit for on my Murray Circuit Panel. What kind of switch do I need?
hkstroud
Jul 10, 2011, 05:03 PM
You need a 30 amp double circuit breaker to fit the Murry panel, a receptacle to fit the 3 prong plug and some 10-2 Romex cable.
stanfortyman
Jul 10, 2011, 07:22 PM
You need a 30 amp double circuit breaker to fit the Murry panel, a receptacle to fit the 3 prong plug and some 10-2 Romex cable.Sorry HK, but this is completely wrong. :(
stanfortyman
Jul 10, 2011, 07:24 PM
I have an electric 3 pronged dryer that i want to add a circuit for on my Murray Circuit Panel. What kind of switch do i need?First off, the cord on the dryer is irrelevant. You match the cord to the circuit, not the other way around.
You need 10/3w/g cable, NOT 10/2. 10/2 used for a 240v circuit will have no neutral and the bare ground CANNOT carry the neutral current.
You will also need a 4-wire dryer receptacle, a new 4-wire cord for the dryer and a BR230 breaker.