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Posted by Jasper on November 10th, 2004 02:20 PM
In reply to 110 volt conversion to 220 by Tanktop on November 10th, 2004 11:34 AM [Go to top of thread]

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> The manufacturer states not to use on a dryer. by Handyman on 11/10/2004

1. As Andy said, if you unplug one cord plug, the plug as you hold it in your hand will have 110 volts on one of the prongs! This comes through a feedback circuit from your appliance!
2. All the device is doing is running wires from your power panel 220 volts to the device.
3. The wires on yur standard outlet are not of the proper guage for a dryer. The extra current drawn could cause the wires to overheat possibly causing a fire.
4. You may have to run a cord down the hall, up the stairs, accross to a bedroom and to the bathroom to find the outlet that has the other side of 220 volts.
5. Again! Don't do it!!!!!

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