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    Jan 26, 2013, 07:36 PM
    Gas dryer installation
    Do you need to ground a gas dryer with a separate ground wire? Electric wire has 3-wire small socket.
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    Jan 26, 2013, 09:20 PM
    Just use a regular 3 prong power cord. If you only have a 2 prong outlet, you need to install a properly grounded 3 prong outlet.
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    Jan 26, 2013, 11:13 PM
    The gas line will also provide another ground. I would use a ground fault outlet since clothes are wet. You will be well protected then. Just make sure and clean the dryer once a year because it can still burn the house down if too dirty.

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