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    Jul 13, 2009, 05:40 AM
    Changing dryer outlet into a subpanel
    Can a dryer circuit be made a subpanel and if so how many 15 and 20 amp circuits could be fed off the panel? I don't know if the wire is #8 or #10. Thanks, gene
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    Jul 13, 2009, 10:28 PM

    Wire for dryer can be used for a sub panel. Would have to know amps of dryer breaker.

    Chuck
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    Jul 14, 2009, 04:17 AM

    A dryer typically uses a 30 amp breaker and #10 wire.

    You need to be sure what size wire you have.

    You can connect as many circuits as you like to a 30 amp subpanel, keeping in mind that the feeder will only handle 3600 watts per each of the two 120 volt legs maximum.
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