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Yes this is possible and for safety's sake highly recommended. Instructions 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 centre. From the centre 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.
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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.
Is it possible to put a 4-prong plug on a dryer that uses a 3-prong plug and how would you do this?
If you are viweing this because you want to change the newer 4-prong plug/outlet to fit an older 3 prong outlet/plug don't do it! The newer plug is safer and the 3 prong plug no longer meets code. See the discussions in other threads. all you need to do is hook the two hot leads on the outer terminals, then the nueatral, white wire on the center terminal and the green ground wire to the ground screw. Be sure to remove the bonding jumper that ties the neutral to the chassis. This is no longer needed as now you have a ground line from the outlet. There should be 3 insulated lugs in the dryer, two hots and a neutral. Connect the red and black wires in your new cord to the hot lugs (red & black are interchangeable), and the white neutral to the neutral lug. Neutral is the center wire on your older 3-wire cord, for reference. Connect the green ground wire directly to the chassis of the sryer using a convienent screw. Use the four prong cord if you can. It is safer because it has the extra ground wire which older cords did not.
How many watts does a hair-dryer use?
It depends on the model, if the hair dryer is a 1500 watt hair dryer, then it uses 1500 watts on high heat. If the hair dryer is a 2000 watt hair dryer, then it uses 2000 watts on high heat. Hair dryers come in all different size wattage, so it depends on the size wattage of the dryer. Most hair dryers are 1500 watts.
What can you do to connect an old dryer with 3 wires to a new house 4 wire outlet?
You can replace the old 3-wire cord on the dryer with a new 4-wire cord that matches the outlet in the new house. This involves connecting the green ground wire to the dryer's chassis, the neutral wire to the center terminal, and the two hot wires to the outer terminals. Make sure to follow all safety guidelines and, if in doubt, consult a professional electrician.
What is a four prong outlet used for?
There are a couple of catagories for plug descriptions. Straight blade and twist lock blade. The amperage and voltage rating is embossed on the plug (trade name for plug is cap, wall part receptacle). See related links for a chart.
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.
Is the power plug in Japan the same as in the US?
No, the power plug in Japan is different from the one in the US. Japan uses a two-prong plug with a voltage of 100 volts, while the US uses a three-prong plug with a voltage of 120 volts.
Is it possible to put a 4-prong plug on a dryer that uses a 3-prong plug and how would you do this?
If you are viweing this because you want to change the newer 4-prong plug/outlet to fit an older 3 prong outlet/plug don't do it! The newer plug is safer and the 3 prong plug no longer meets code. See the discussions in other threads. all you need to do is hook the two hot leads on the outer terminals, then the nueatral, white wire on the center terminal and the green ground wire to the ground screw. Be sure to remove the bonding jumper that ties the neutral to the chassis. This is no longer needed as now you have a ground line from the outlet. There should be 3 insulated lugs in the dryer, two hots and a neutral. Connect the red and black wires in your new cord to the hot lugs (red & black are interchangeable), and the white neutral to the neutral lug. Neutral is the center wire on your older 3-wire cord, for reference. Connect the green ground wire directly to the chassis of the sryer using a convienent screw. Use the four prong cord if you can. It is safer because it has the extra ground wire which older cords did not.
What type of electrical outlet is required for a device that uses a 3 prong 30 amp plug?
A device that uses a 3 prong 30 amp plug requires a NEMA 10-30 electrical outlet.
What type of electrical outlet is required for a device that uses a 4 prong 30 amp plug?
A device that uses a 4 prong 30 amp plug requires a NEMA 14-30 electrical outlet.
What type of electrical outlet is required for a device that uses a 50 amp 3 prong plug?
A device that uses a 50 amp 3 prong plug requires a NEMA 6-50 electrical outlet.
Is the power plug in Japan the same as the one used in the United States?
No, the power plug used in Japan is different from the one used in the United States. Japan typically uses a two-prong plug with a voltage of 100 volts, while the United States uses a three-prong plug with a voltage of 120 volts.
What type of electrical outlet is required for a dryer that uses a 30 amp dryer plug?
A 30 amp dryer plug requires a special type of electrical outlet called a NEMA 14-30 outlet.
Explain why the hair dryer uses a 2-pin plug?
The hair dryer uses a 2-pin plug because it operates on a lower voltage circuit (typically 120V in the US) and does not require a grounding connection for safety reasons. The 2-pin plug is simpler and more convenient for low-power devices like hair dryers.
What plug socket and voltage does South Africa have?
South Africa uses 220-240V/50H 3-prong plugs that look like this: http://www.jjeac.com/UploadFiles/JJA-14%20South%20Africa%20plug.jpg
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.
What type of energy does a hair dryer begin with?
A hair dryer begins with electrical energy & converts into heat energy as well as kinetic energy!
