How To Change An Electric Dryer Cord From 3-Prong To 4-Prong Cords
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Converting Electric Clothes Dryer 3-Prong Cords to 4-Prong Cords - NEC Rules
3-Prong And 4-Prong Electric Dryer Cords
Timothy Thiele
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 Electric Clothes Dryer 3-Prong Cords to 4-Prong Cords - NEC Rules
- Removing The Electrical Connection Panel On an Electric Clothes Dryer
- Removing The 3-Prong Electrical Cord Connections
- Remove The Electric Dryer Strain Relief Cord Connector From An Electric Dryer
- Remove the Neutral Connection Bond Wire from the Ground Screw
- Install a 4-Prong Cord To An Electric Dryer
- Install The Strain Relief Cord Connector Clamp To An Electric Dryer Cord
- Install The Electric Dryer Electrical Connection Cover Plate
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