I want to provide 220 volts to a dryer by drawing the voltage from a kitchen stove receptacle. I know it's not code but all I can do. Are there any obvious or otherwise unsafe threats. Is there a problem on a 30 amp circuit? The clamps in the stove receptacle can easily accept and secure the added #10 wire.https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Since you state;


I I know it's not code

How can we help?

A range circuit is usually rated 40 amp, while a dryer is 30 amp.

If this is your case, the entire circuit needs to be rated 40 amps.

By clamps, do you mean the wire terminals in the range outlet? How did you determine the terminals can handle an additional wire?

The terminals CANNOT accept more than one wire, no mater what you think.

I'm sorry, but I personally refuse to give any advice where the poster is knowingly willing to violate codes, and will justify this by stating there is "no other choice". There is ALWAYS another choice. Even if that choice is not doing anything!

30 amps seems awfully small for a stove.
Why not just run a separate circuit for the dryer?