Does anyone know whether they make dryer cords (specifications mentioned above) in longer lengths than six feet? I am specifically looking for an 8 - 10 foot length. If they are available somewhere, could someone tell me where? I can't seem to find one anywhere. Thanks!
2007-10-10 17:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by Mary R 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No they don't. Long cords are a fire and safety hazard. Get an electrician to move the receptacle closer. It's a cheap and safe fix. Don't take electrical advise from untrained yahoos. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
2007-10-11 07:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple terms is rough, we serve apprenticeships and take college classes to understand this stuff, but maybe I can help you understand but with slightly inaccurate comparisons: Think of volts as speed of electrons (or speed of something going through a pipe) Think of amps as number of streams of electrons (or the diameter of the pipe) Watts is the total number of electrons (getting through the pipe). So Power needed is defined in Watts, which is calculated volts x amps ( v x a = w) You need more than 15,000 btu's to get your clothes dry, electricity produces 3.4 btu's per watt, so you need 4500 watts for dryer heat, and then you have to add a motor too. A 120v 20a receptacle can only deliver ( 120 x 20 ) 2400 watts. There just isn't enough power available at 120v with 20 amp sized wire to dry your clothes, so they require larger wire to handle 30 amps, then push it through at 240v force so they have 7200 watts available. So will an adapter work? No, even if it were a transformer, a transformer is kind of like putting a spray nozzle at the end of a hose, it can make the water coming out of the hose move faster, but a smaller stream, no more water is going to make it through the hose by putting a spray nozzle on the end. In the same way there are only so many electrons available at the receptacle, if you speed up the electrons the amps will drop because the total power is limited to what is available at the outlet.
2016-04-08 02:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your local appliance stores don't seem to have them look for an industrial electric supply. Welding supply would also be a good place to look. They won't come cheap however. You could also buy 4 conductor, 10 gauge SO cord and a plug and wire your own. Had to do this at work recently for a piece of equipment. Cord cost about $9 foot.
2007-10-10 18:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a 6 foot dryer cord and a dryer receptacle with handy box and make yourself an extension cord.
2007-10-11 03:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so ,the mai n reason , is to protect you ,from a burn ,
i would install ,a 220 amp box near where you need to plug into
and dont over load the wire
2007-10-10 18:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
have you tried Lowes, Home Depot, the company that manufactures the appliance, Sears ??? www.google.com and ask there...theres usually 1000's of hits.
2007-10-10 17:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO mam, they are not available but you can have one made by your local electrician or maybe handyman.
2007-10-10 21:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they are not available anywhere. however you can fashion your own cord using bare wire.
2007-10-10 17:51:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋