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Old 02-09-2017, 10:04 PM
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I'm doing some renos , and the washer & dryer need to be moved to keep the boss happy, and I ran into a little problem. Figure I'd ask the mines of AO

On the power cord it there's a sticker saying Do Not use an extension cord
Problem is the plug wire might be 40 inches long.
Why can't I use an extension cord?
I really don't want to get a new wire , open the wall move insolation and drill the studs, wire it , then get someone to tie it into the panel then close the wall,

This is turning into a big can of worms to move the dryer 6 feet

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Old 02-09-2017, 10:39 PM
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Theoretically, you could buy a length of proper sized cable, a box and appropriate male and female plugs to make your own.
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Old 02-09-2017, 10:47 PM
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Arrow Do It The Safe Way !!

As much as it would be a pain and some expense to do, I would bring in an electrician and have a new line run from the breaker panel. That would ensure that everything is up to code, and fire safe.

Many of the fires that I have dealt with over the years have been caused by electrical issues - usually a circuit that is over loaded, or by an extension cord carrying a load much higher than it was designed to carry.

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Old 02-09-2017, 11:31 PM
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As much as it would be a pain and some expense to do, I would bring in an electrician and have a new line run from the breaker panel. That would ensure that everything is up to code, and fire safe.

Many of the fires that I have dealt with over the years have been caused by electrical issues - usually a circuit that is over loaded, or by an extension cord carrying a load much higher than it was designed to carry.

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Well said.
Canadian electrical code says that extension cords can not be used in this manner as well.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:45 PM
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If I did go the rewiring route.
I would do all the work and have the electrician do the tie in so its legal and have them inspected the work. I know what I'm doing for small jobs like this , i have other wiring with this project anyways so an electrician will be here soon or later.


I'm more wondering why? I can use extension cords with my welder , why not a dryer . I know my welder pulls a lot more power... just doesn't make sense
Unless they they everyone is stupid and try to make a 3 wire into 220? Idk
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:49 PM
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Theoretically, you could buy a length of proper sized cable, a box and appropriate male and female plugs to make your own.
This is what's probably going to happen

Also going to hard pipe it in , no more of that flex ducting
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Old 02-10-2017, 09:02 AM
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You can buy longer dryer cords from home depot. Most appliances come with at least a 6ft cord
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