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    Feb 15, 2009, 10:40 AM
    Dryer plug
    I just changed a 4 prong plug to a 3 prong plug rather than change outlet and ran both outside terminals to line 1and line 2 and the middle one to neutral thon took a piece of 12/2 wire and ran from ground screw to cold water pipe is that OK dryer has been running all morning with no problem thanks for your help
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    Feb 15, 2009, 04:02 PM
    ran from ground screw to cold water pipe is that ok

    NO not according to the National Electric Code. NEC.
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