I want to hook up a single 240V stove range to the dryer outlet
using a 10 gauge extension cord. The stove has a black, red and
a copper, all rated at 12 gauge. The dryer uses a 10 gauge wire.
I will be using only 1 burner which is about once a month. The
dryer outlet is a three plug NEMA: 10-30R. The reason why I'm
asking is because if this is not possible then I will have to switch to
propane which is as hazardous. What is the requirement that I
should make to ensure that the stove doesn't do any harm?

Thanks

Sam Nickaby wrote:
I want to hook up a single 240V stove range to the dryer outlet
using a 10 gauge extension cord. The stove has a black, red and
a copper, all rated at 12 gauge. The dryer uses a 10 gauge wire.
I will be using only 1 burner which is about once a month. The
dryer outlet is a three plug NEMA: 10-30R. The reason why I'm
asking is because if this is not possible then I will have to switch
to propane which is as hazardous. What is the requirement that I
should make to ensure that the stove doesn't do any harm?

Thanks

To start with I don't think extension cords of any kind are code. That
should be the end of the discussion.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Joseph Meghan wrote:
Sam Nickaby wrote:
I want to hook up a single 240V stove range to the dryer outlet
using a 10 gauge extension cord. The stove has a black, red and
a copper, all rated at 12 gauge. The dryer uses a 10 gauge wire.
I will be using only 1 burner which is about once a month. The
dryer outlet is a three plug NEMA: 10-30R. The reason why I'm
asking is because if this is not possible then I will have to switch
to propane which is as hazardous. What is the requirement that I
should make to ensure that the stove doesn't do any harm?

Thanks

To start with I don't think extension cords of any kind are code. That
should be the end of the discussion.


Joseph Meghan is right here. The manufacturers directions on all modern
ranges require that they be fastened in place. The use of extension
cords to supply such equipment is a violation of
400.8 Uses Not Permitted.
Unless specifically permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and cables shall
not be used for the following:
(1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.
--
Tom Horne

"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
for general use." Thomas Alva Edison