View Full Version : 30 AMP Tri-pole breaker
tripper2008
Nov 5, 2008, 07:56 PM
I'm rewiring sections of our house and need an extra slot in the panel. The dryer is wired to a tri-pole 30 AMP breaker. I have never seen this before and was wondering if I can swith it out for a 2-Pole breaker. There are three wires coming from the dryer - Red and Black to the breaker and white to the bus bar. Thanks.
stanfortyman
Nov 6, 2008, 05:12 AM
If they used a 3-pole breaker in place of a 2-pole then certainly, you can remove it and install the proper 2-pole 30 for your dryer.
evolkmar
Nov 11, 2008, 08:28 AM
LOL they had that 3 pole and they used it to get rid of it. That is so stupid, That breaker worth lot more money, try selling it to a commercial electrical supply or on eBay.