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I have a rental that has a dryer as well as overhead lights on the same circuit. Is this up-to-code? I will contact our electrician, but am googling with no success...
Generally an electric dryer is on a 30 amp circuit (220v) which means all of the wires in the circuit have to be able to handle 30 amps (10 gauge minimum) . Lights are generally wired with 14 / 12 gauge wire which is only rated for 15/20 amps.
So if the lights are indeed on a 30 amp circuit breaker, there is a fire hazard.
I found this book useful, especially for explaining grounding rrequirements:
Amazon.com: Wiring a House (For Pros by Pros) (9781561585274): Rex Cauldwell: Books
I have a rental that has a dryer as well as overhead lights on the same circuit. Is this up-to-code? I will contact our electrician, but am googling with no success...
Even if the inspector lets you get away with it, here's another reason landlords would want to avoid setting themselves up:To expand on Travelover's comment, even if the 240v breaker was a 20 amp breaker, consider that it is really two 20 amp 120v breakers linked together. Now you put a 30 amp load on one side of that breaker. Since the breakers are linked together the overloaded side can't throw off - result, serious fire danger as the 12 gauge wire and outlet overheats. Can't see it being ok for code...
One of the best "how to" books I've ever read. I keep a copy in the garage near our project supplies. We have his plumbing book too.I found this book useful, especially for explaining grounding rrequirements:
Amazon.com: Wiring a House (For Pros by Pros) (9781561585274): Rex Cauldwell: Books
Similar question:
I have a 220v plug (double 30amp breaker) in my garage that I had the electrician set up for an arc welder, in case I ever decided to get/use one on our 2 acre place.
I am kind of doubting now if I will ever have an arc welder, and would prefer a 30amp or maybe even a 50 amp 110/120v plug-in for an as of yet un-purchased RV.
Can I use the double 30amp to breakers and have the 110/120v receptacle installed instead of the 220?
Been wondering about this for a while. I know a bit about electricity, but not about double 30amp breakers and how 220v receptacles are wired.
Thx, R