Installing Dryer, what gauge wire?

[87vertgt]

A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum.

talk to me boyz

 

[ripsnortMN]

Well 6 gauge is rated to 55 amps so I would think 8 gauge would be fine if not overkill.

 

[tdkkart]

Check the data plate on your dryer, mine says 24A, so a 30A 10 gauge line should be sufficient, it is for ours.

 

[His200HerScout]

Are you talking about the whip that goes from the dryer to the receptacle, or are you installing a new breaker in your panel and feeding a new dryer receptacle?

 

[87vertgt]

Are you talking about the whip that goes from the dryer to the receptacle, or are you installing a new breaker in your panel and feeding a new dryer receptacle?

2nd one...running new line and breaker/conduct etc

 

[nate379]

10 gauge, good for 30 amps.

 

[His200HerScout]

2nd one...running new line and breaker/conduct etc

What does your dryer's name plate and/or manual state? My dryer says 10 AWG only if the length between the breaker and receptacle is less than 15 feet. Otherwise 8 AWG. note: I'm a DIYer, not an electrician so I'm not comfortable telling you exactly what to do, just offering a suggestion.

 

[sberry]

Dryers are typically 10Ga and 30A, dont worry about the distance unless it is exceptionally long, 75 ft or more.

 

[Aceman]

10-3 Romex, 4 wire recep, and a 30 amp breaker are SOP.