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What is involved in running a 240V dryer line if you have a regular 120V line now?
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∙ 16y ago
You will have to install a double pole breaker in the fuse panel and then run new wire (10/3) to the location of the dryer and install the proper plug. You will need a 4 prong plug; the older 3 wire plugs no longer meet code for new work.
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How much current does a 120v 1200w hair dryer draw?
10a
What size breaker to use for a hand dryer its 120v 20amps?
Single pole 20 amp breaker.
Why do your hair dryers keep dying if your outlets are sending 120V?
You probably have something else running off of the same fuse that you are trying to run the hair dryer on. Try using a different outlet and this should fix the problem.
What is the resistance of a 1100 W 120V hair dryer?
Resistance=Voltage2/Power =1202/1100 =13.1 (3sf)
Can you convert a gas dryer 120V hookup to an electric dryer 240V hookup?
Chances are there is more than 1 outlet connected to the 110volt circuit you are looking to convert. So therefore the easy answer is No. The 240volt dryer circuit must be a dedicated single circuit for the dryer only.
A hair dryer uses 1.2 kW of power when it is plugged into a 120V outlet and is turned on What is the current taken by the hair dryer?
The formula you are looking for is I = W/E. W = kW x 1000.
You are building a new house and trying to decide between 120v and 240v which is better More practical?
In the US, both 120v and 240v will be needed for your home, as different appliances need different voltages. Your TV needs 120V, while your electric dryer and stove will need a 120V/240V supply. If you have an electric water heater, or central AC unit, they will need a 240V supply.
If you have a 240V 22A welder which has a plug similar but smaller than a dryer plug can you use this in a 120V outlet?
yes ofcourse they both are the same
G E stacked washer dryer the water does not drain would a cracked belt be the problem or is it the pump?
Check wires to pump see if your getting 120v
Will your UK washer and dryer work in the us?
The UK uses 240V, so your dryer will probably work, as the US uses 240v in homes for dryers. However, your washer won't as the US uses 120V for washers.
Can a gas dryer run but not heat if half the 30 amp breaker is broke?
First, an assumption must be made that you are asking about a clothes dryer rather than a dryer that removes moisture from a gas.If that's the case, a GAS fired dryer would connect to a standard 120V outlet to operate the motor and controls. In that case, a broken or damaged 240V/30A breaker would not be involved in the operation of the dryer.HOWEVER...An ELECTRIC dryer may use half of the 240 V to operate the motor and controls, and still use the full 240 V to energize the heating element. If/when that happens, it is possible that a faulty breaker could cause what you describe.As always, contact a qualified electrician or handyman service to repair or replace electrical components in your home.
How many volts does hair dryer use?
The voltage will be displayed on the manufactures label that should be found on the handle of the dryer. It will probably say 120 or 230 volts depending in what country the dryer was designed to be used in.
