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Dryer circuit breaker

Yahoo Message Number: 99288
Has anyone ever used the dryer circuit breaker for an extra 20 amp receptacle. We don't have a dryer in our coach so the washer dryer breakers aren't being used.
 I would like to have one receptacle just for the electric space heater we use.

BVL

2003 Allure 1st Ave 30900

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Re: Dryer circuit breaker

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99289
Yes, I took the wires intended for a washer/dryer and extended them to a new plug in the bathroom. Most of the work was cutting the hole for the receptacle. Works fine.
RUSS WARREN '95 INTRIQUE 

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Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99290
You can do this but for safety's sake, the breaker would probably need changed to a 20 amp breaker. Divide your wattage by your voltage and you can get the proper amperage.

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99294
My dryer breaker is a 20 amp and the washer breaker is a 15 amp so I should be good to go if I can find the wires.

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99295
If you have the paperwork that came with your coach, finding the wires should not be a big deal as CC was real good about numbering their wires. Or you can power the thing up and plug a lamp into the dryer recept then start flipping the circuit breakers off. When the lamp goes off, you ave found your wires.

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99301
My wires were behind a wood panel at the rear of the cabinet where the W/D was to be installed.
RUSSELL WARREN '95 INTRIGUE
 

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99302
Thanks that's where I will start looking. We will be getting the coach ready for our trip south soon.

BVL

2003 Allure 30900