Hello,
I'm trying to shop around for a possible extension cord for this 250v, 50amp outlet.
We'd be trying to use an electric dryer from this, but would preferably have it extend nearer a window on the other side of a garage (~25-30 ft, generous measurement). We'd likely pick up an older, used, basic dryer model, and not sure what those electrical needs will specifically be, but trying to plan ahead in case something needs to be altered.
This is the closest I've found which might work:
Most other cords with 3 prongs had them sort of curved/circular. Yet, this says only 30 amps.
Is there different or specific wording which might assist my search? Or would something like the above cord work for our situation?
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate any advice or directions.
That's a Nema 6-50
Your dryer will need a 30A receptacle, not the 50A you have. Also, you'll be short a crucial wire unless your dryer is old enough to only need 2+ground (you currently have two hots going to a double-pole 50A breaker, and a ground - new dryer will likely need 2 hots, a neutral, and a ground, on a 30a breaker). In other words, you may have to have new wire pulled anyway. Sorry.
Recommend: have electrician look and see about re-pulling the circuit with new Romex, 10/3. Dont just rig a cord unless you at LEAST swap the breaker, too. The wire can be upsized, the breaker and device cannot. If you've got basement access there, it could be a pretty quick job.
Source: am electrician
Who tf downvoted me, im the only actual electrician in this thread, ON THE ELECTRICIAN PAGE. I'm licensed and self-employed, which I'll happily verify with mods. Absurd.
Just a heads up, most dryers allow for bonding the neutral to ground for a 3 wire application. I'm not a fan, but the option is usually there.
Now that said, OP could downrate the breaker to a 2p30a, and swap the receptacle, or Mickey mouse a 50a male cord end onto a 10/3 SO cable (and still downrate the breaker).
And now there's two electricians in this thread :)
Agreed, may end up needing a 14-30 recepticle, new plug, and wiring.