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    Mar 29, 2009, 07:42 AM
    Older dryer needs a plug
    We just purchased a second hand dryer. It's rather old and was wired directly.. i.e. there is no plug. The cord has four wires; white, red, black and bare (ground?). What type of plug do we need?
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    Mar 29, 2009, 07:49 AM

    Depends on what type of receptical,you have for the plug to fit into. Is there a receptacle ? Look at the position of the prongs for the plug.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 08:04 AM
    The receptacle says 30A 125/250 V. Its Leviton.. looks just like this one
    Amazon.com: Leviton 071-00278-000 4 Wire 30 Amp 250 Volt Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle: Your Store
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    Mar 29, 2009, 08:16 AM

    OK now all you have to do is find the plug,that fits that receptacle.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 08:22 AM
    So you need a plug NEMA #14-15P, one made by Leviton #275-T found here in their catalog:
    http://assets.twacomm.com/assets/pdf/20662.pdf
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    Mar 29, 2009, 08:33 AM
    Ok.. the one we bought is the second one on the page... cat number 931. How does the wiring work? The instructions aren't clear. We thought we had the wrong one.
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    Mar 29, 2009, 08:34 AM
    Sorry... re read that. We do have the wrong one. Thank you!
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