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    Jul 10, 2011, 04:40 PM
    I have a Murray circuit breaker panel and want to add a circuit for a 3 prong elec dr
    I have an electric 3 pronged dryer that I want to add a circuit for on my Murray Circuit Panel. What kind of switch do I need?
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    Jul 10, 2011, 05:03 PM

    You need a 30 amp double circuit breaker to fit the Murry panel, a receptacle to fit the 3 prong plug and some 10-2 Romex cable.
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    Jul 10, 2011, 07:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    You need a 30 amp double circuit breaker to fit the Murry panel, a receptacle to fit the 3 prong plug and some 10-2 Romex cable.
    Sorry HK, but this is completely wrong. :(
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    Jul 10, 2011, 07:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kula38 View Post
    I have an electric 3 pronged dryer that i want to add a circuit for on my Murray Circuit Panel. What kind of switch do i need?
    First off, the cord on the dryer is irrelevant. You match the cord to the circuit, not the other way around.

    You need 10/3w/g cable, NOT 10/2. 10/2 used for a 240v circuit will have no neutral and the bare ground CANNOT carry the neutral current.

    You will also need a 4-wire dryer receptacle, a new 4-wire cord for the dryer and a BR230 breaker.
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