...use a electrical cord (pigtail) from an electric range...

Answer by Dauo
Submitted on 9/21/2003
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You can connect a Range in a Dryer outlet replacing the male outlet of the range and still you can get the load protection of the Dryer Outlet (30 Amps) . The only disadvantage is that you can not use the Range at its full capacity . But you can not do it viceversa; that is to connect a dryer in a range oultet just replacing the male plug of the Dryer because the range outlet is rated at 50 Amps and will not give enough protection to the Dyer that its maximum current load should be 30 Amp. That means that the posibility of fire hazard is present is this alternative unless you replace also the breaker or fuse for that particular circuit. If you still have any doubt consult a license Electrician.

Answer by Cheetah
Submitted on 4/8/2007
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Dauo is dangerously incorrect. The purpose of the breaker in your panel is to protect the in-wall wire between the panel and the outlet. Consider that most standard 120V outlets are either on a 15A or 20A circuit, and the devices which are plugged into those outlets rarely draw the maximum supported by the in-wall wiring. High current outlets (30A or 50A, for example) have different configurations depending on maximum safe current draw, voltage, ground and neutral. Provided that the outlet you wish to use is rated at least as much as the device you wish to plug in, is the correct voltage, and has a neutral and ground (if required) you may plug anything you wish into that outlet so long as the correct cordset is used. In your specific case, you should use the cordset specific to a dryer. The prong arrangement ensures that the dryer is plugged into the correct type of outlet. New dryers and matching outlets are required to provide a ground in addition to hot and neutral, which may require additional work.

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Question by charliek
Submitted on 8/15/2003
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Can I use a electrical cord (pigtail) from an electric range on a dryer. The plugs are different. The one in the wall is for a range and it has just a straight three prongs. While the dryer plug has three prongs, but one of them is in the shape of an L. Are these plugs interchangeable?

Answer by a124sparky
Submitted on 9/2/2003
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The pigtail off your range is rated for 250V, 50A. The dryer plug is rated for 250V, 30A. The pigtail will not plug into your outlet. Go to Home Depot and get the proper pigtail for your outlet.

Answer by alxnick
Submitted on 10/20/2003
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go get the correct 30 amp dryer plug the difference in plugs is a built in safety so the circuit cannot be overloaded

Answer by Erik
Submitted on 2/12/2004
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I agree that, although it can be done, it is not safe. There's no way that outside contractors working on your home would know what is going on. Stick to the standards. Plugs and outlets are cheap enough.

Answer by Gman
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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I currently replaced my pigtail on my dryer. I now have the right pigtail for the right outlet,however on this new pigtail that I purchased from home depot, has 4 connectors (not sure of correct term)a red,white,black and green. My dryer only has 3 connection areas. If I were to line up by color, I would be able to connect red,white, and black,leaving the green..where do I connect the green line..please help!

Answer by Mark
Submitted on 5/1/2004
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You should connect the green wire to the metal chassis of the dryer. The green wire goes to the prong which plugs into the ground hole in the outlet. The old three-hole outlets didn't have a ground, so you could have gotten shocked if you touched the metal chassis of the dryer. So that's why the new outlets have a fourth hole, which goes to ground.

Answer by brad
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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i am having a similar problem with a dryer that i just got. The outlet in the wall has three holes, two angled and one vertical. The plug on the dryer has the same two angled prongs but then has an L shaped prong instead of the vertical one. What can i do?

Answer by Donn
Submitted on 2/16/2005
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worked perfectly. thanks !

Answer by Hashem
Submitted on 7/6/2005
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OK, Here is the deal. Range: 250V 50A Dryer: 250V 30A There are 2 useful formulae in all of electricity, not only just ranges and dryers. List of variables: V: Voltage in volts (v) I: Current in Amperes (A) or (Amp[s]) P: Power in watts R: Resistance in Ohms (greek omega is the abbreviation) Formulae (singular formula [latin feminine ending]): P=IV V=IR use these formulae to your advantage. I in Amperes is the most critical value since too much of it can cause great damage. Pay specific attention to that value in these formulae. Using a cord from dryer in the range is not a good idea because the cord can't handle 50A its max. is 30A use these formulae.

Answer by >.> <.<
Submitted on 11/18/2005
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to check that the proper amps are in the plugin then you must take a metal fork or a spork will work too. and stick it directly in the plugin :D. this also works for broken light bulbs by taking the glass off and putting it on the metal

Answer by kal
Submitted on 12/9/2005
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I would like to convert from a gas cooking range to electric. What am I in for? I do not know if I can plug directly into a regular outlet or if I need an electrician. I can't afford both at this point. Is it the gas companies responsibility to cap the gas pipe? Getting back to the plug. Is the plug on an electric a regular three prong?

Answer by Tyler
Submitted on 6/11/2006
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i am an licensed electrician you should no mess with those plugs they carry alot of voltage its enough to light your eyes up don't disconnect any prong

Answer by Doug
Submitted on 5/31/2007
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Why so many different plugs and outlets>

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