On Jul 25, 11:07*am, dpb wrote:
Elmo wrote:

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The DESIGN of these things is amazing. What is the reason for the screws
being designed not to come all the way out. And, did I compromise something
by cleaning up whatever it was that strips when you do remove the screws?

a) So they don't get lost???? *

b) No.

At manufacture the screws are inserted then deformed on the ends to
prevent accidentally backing them out fully. *The plugs aren't designed
for other than wire loop around the screw so there's normally no need to
remove them so it's a convenience to have the resistance. *Since you had
the ring terminals, what you did is fine.

I'd still suggest consideration of the conversion to a 20A circuit for a
permanent solution, however, altho I'll agree the solution is safe and
electrically compliant w/ Code intention.

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I agree. If this is an"extra" dryer outlet in the garage I'd take
consider switching it. A 20 amp breaker is only about $10. Another
$10 would get you a metal box and proper 20amp outlet. The wire is
already there. If it doesn't have a ground you could use the neutral
as long as you mark it as ground.