How To Convert Electric Clothes Dryer Cords From 4-Prong To 3-Prong
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Converting Dryer Cords - What The National Electrical Says About Them
3-Prong and 4-Prong Dryer Cords
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Newer homes are now being equipped with 4-prong dryer cord plugs. This is the new standard and is required under Article 550.16(A)(2) of the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008. Connections of electrical clothes dryers shall be made with a 4-conductor cord and 3-pole, 4-wire, grounding-type plugs or by Type AC cable.
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- Converting Dryer Cords - What The National Electrical Says About Them
- Remove the Electrical Connection Cover Plate From An Electric Dryer
- Remove A Strain Relief Cord Connector Clamp From An Electric Dryer Cord
- Removing a 4-Prong Electric Dryer Cord
- Install A 3-Prong Dryer Cord
- Install The Strain Relief
- Install The Electric Dryer Electrical Connection Cover Plate
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