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What do the letters stand for on a 4 prong plug?
On a 240 volt outlet, such as a dryer outlet: G is Ground, W is Neutral, X and Y are the two Hot legs.
Are there 3 prong to 4 prong adapters for driers?
No, and adapters are not needed. What needs to be done in remove the old three blade dryer plug and install a new four blade cord on the dryer.Dryer plug three to fourInstructions should come with the new cord. Open up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
When wiring 4 prong plug for 220 has W X G and Y what goes into the X and Y?
On a 240 volt outlet, such as a dryer outlet: G is Ground, W is Neutral, X and Y are the two Hot legs.
You are wanting to power your RV with your generator The RV uses 30 amp 3 prong your generator plug that is 30 amp is 4 prong Can you do this?
Go to this site http://www.generatorjoe.net/html/nemaplugs.html and tell me what configurations you have and I might be able to help you.
How far from a laundry tub faucet should you install an electric dryer outlet?
There is no requirement on the distance the dryer must be from a sink. Any 120 volt outlet must be GFCI protected if it is within 6 feet of a sink. There is no requirement for a 240 volt dryer outlet. I would not want the dryer right next to the sink and I would want the dryer to be on a 4 wire circuit and not a 3 wire circuit. Use common sense here.
Is it necessary to connect the ground wire to a 4-prong 240V outlet - I am switching a 3-outlet to a 4-prong outlet for my new dryer but the ground wire is cut off so I can't connect it?
Only if you wanted to fry your hair.for God sake(and yours)buy a new cord to hook up your dryer
If your outlet is a 3 prong outlet can you hook up a 3 prong plug from your old stove to a new stove which has a 4 prong plug?
No you can not you will need to replace the plug with a 4 prong the same as the style of your oven and change your breaker to the correct Amp for your style of 4 prong plug
You just moved in your new home and the outlet for the dryer is a 3 prong your dryer is a 4 prong you should you do?
Change either the plug or the cord. The fourth prong is another ground. It would be easier to change the cord.
Where can you purchase a 4 prong dryer cord?
At any DYI store.
How do you switch a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong cord on a dryer?
A qualified electrician should make the change to a dryer connection. The best way to cheaply make the change is to change the power cord on the dryer to the three hole standard.
How do you hook up 7 plug trailer connector to ford Eddie brauer expedition with 4 plug hookup?
I just have an adapter that i keep in the back of my explorer that goes from a 4 to 7 prong trailer hook up
Can you convert 4 prong dryer cord to 3 prong?
Probably not. The reason is the amperage required by the electric range. They typically require 50 amp whereas a dryer normally only requires 30 amp. Therefore, the wiring feeding the dryer is not large enough to support an electric range. Your range should be wired with #6 or 8 gauge wire, whereas your dryer is likely only wired with # 10 gauge which will not carry 50 amps.
Where do you ground the extra wire when plugging a 4 prong wire into a three prong outlet for a dryer at?
It may be a 220 Dryer, and you will need a new outlet installed. There should be no extra wires when connecting the Power cord to the plug
How do you hook up 4 prong cord to 3 prong dryer?
To adapt a three prong range cord?æto a four prong outlet you need to remove the screws from the back plate to open the electric access panel. Then, pull out the copper grounding strip attached to the middle terminal. Next, remove the green ground screw from under the terminal block and attach it to the four prong outlet.?æ
What cable will hook my PDA to my laptop?
Depending on your PDA, you'll need either a 3 prong or a 4 prong cable with a UBS on the other end.
You are trying to change a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong your new dryer has two green cables attached to the inside of the dryer?
Dryer plug three to fourOpen up the electrical access panel on the back of the dryer. You will see a terminal block with three wires going into it from the plug cord assembly. A red and black and white are now connected to the terminal strip. Look at the position and colours of the existing 3 prong cord and how it is connected. Make a diagram. Coloured wires on the outside terminals white in the center. From the center wire terminal you will see a jumper strap that goes to the frame of the dryer. When installing the four prong plug this jumper is removed completely. The kit should have with it a grounding lug that connects to where the removed grounding strip attached to the frame of the dryer. This is the attachment point for the fourth green ground wire from the new dryer cord assembly.
What is the difference between a 4 prong dryer outlet and a 4 prong stove outlet?
The four blade dryer plug brings a separate ground wire from the machine to the electrical grounding system. The three blade dryer plug depended on the neutral wire of the plug to make this connection.
