I want to use a Clothes Dryer in my Apartment, but it requires a 240 volt plug. The only place that has such a plug is the Kitchen Stove/Oven. Is there a splitter available (or could I make one) so I can roll the Dryer into the Kitchen and use the Dryer in the Evening when I am not using the Stove/Oven without having to pull the stove out and unplug it, to plug in the Dryer? Then I could put the 220 volt plug socket on the wall above the Stove for easy access to plug in the Dryer?
Kitchens – Seeking a way to operate a Laundry Dryer when I’m not using the Kitchen Stove/Oven
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I think for what you want to do:
- temporary short term solution
- you guarantee you will never operate both the dryer and welder at the same time
You could consider building a 220V 30A power strip. Without knowing your welder, I'll list parts from Home Depot that might work but you have to confirm their suitability for your use.
Please review this URL to determine your plug NEMA type. It will probably be NEMA 10-30 or 14-30. Make sure the plugs, receptacles and dryer cord all match.
Note this is for standard 30A dryer. If you need 50A, you will need different receptacles and cord. Probably a range cord. But I assume that since you are currently plugging your welder into your dryer receptacle, 30A will be sufficient.
Raco 2-Gang 42 cu. in. Square Boxes Model # 8257 Internet # 202058366
You should screw this to the wall if possible for safety, as that will reduce stress on the dryer cord.
6 ft.10/4 4-Wire Black Dryer Cord Model # AW20009 Internet # 100672788 Store SKU # 601004
(two) Leviton 30-Amp 2-Pole Flush-Mount Outlet Model # R50-05207-000 Store SKU # 621336
wire, wire nuts, box cover, cord clamp etc.
If your box can be mounted close enough to the existing outlet, you can cut the excess off your dryer or range cord and use that excess wire to connect the two new outlets. This is just a very minor optimization and you might figure it out as you assembled the box but this way, you'll know before you go shopping.
In general, it is a good solution.
There are a couple of potential issues:
Most dryer vent hose is 4" diameter, some oven vent is 6", so you might need an adapter
The other aspect that may need to be addressed is the louvers on the outside. Be sure you dryer exhaust is strong enough to open the louvers or you may have to replace it for one with lighter duty springs.
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Best Answer
Bad idea. Those large NEMA 10-50 connectors are not made for frequent use. Because of the very high insertion force, they are actually much more fragile than you would assume.
Also, you are almost certainly dealing with old 3-prong NEMA 10 ungrounded connectors. Dryers or stoves connect via an exception in the electrical code, in which they are allowed to bootleg ground, tying the machine chassis to the neutral wire. This is dangerous because if the neutral wire ever breaks, it will electrify the machine's chassis! The logic is "these connectors are unlikely to fail because they are rarely unplugged“.
See a problem?
An additional problem is that dryers are made to be matched with 30A breakers, not 40A or 50A.