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Help Finding Extension Cord, 250v, 50amp outlet? (europe.pub)
 

Hello,

I'm trying to shop around for a possible extension cord for this 250v, 50amp outlet.

We'd be trying to use an electric dryer from this, but would preferably have it extend nearer a window on the other side of a garage (~25-30 ft, generous measurement). We'd likely pick up an older, used, basic dryer model, and not sure what those electrical needs will specifically be, but trying to plan ahead in case something needs to be altered.

This is the closest I've found which might work:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/VEVOR-Extension-Cord-25-ft-10-Wire-Gauge-Heavy-Duty-Outdoor-Welder-Extension-Cord-with-3-Prong-30-Amp-Power-Extension-HJLJQ10-3-25FTYCXV1/320761106

Most other cords with 3 prongs had them sort of curved/circular. Yet, this says only 30 amps.

Is there different or specific wording which might assist my search? Or would something like the above cord work for our situation?

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I appreciate any advice or directions.

Do any of you have this urge? in c/autism@lemmy.world
[–] vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Or persist in a series of varying thoughtless reactions, whether lashing out or simply engaging without stopping to think with 'depth'.

Though, I've also come to understand many people seem to have no model for cognitive engagement. Like, "How do I think about this situation I'm in?". So, I try to give some grace, but, ffs, what the damn... I wish more people would just physically stop, physically pause, and think before doing something which just causes a bigger problem. Like gd, why is everyone in my family like this...

Help, Locating Breaker for 250v outlet. in c/electricians@lemmy.world
[–] vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

Thank you for your suggestion. I have an uncle with a multimeter but he wasn't sure about testing a 250v outlet, and the guide I found instructed to start testing by flipping off the circuit breaker, so I started looking for that. But I'll be looking into this Non-Contact tool. I really appreciate the advice.

Help, Locating Breaker for 250v outlet. in c/electricians@lemmy.world
[–] vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

Thank you very much. I'll be looking into this tool. I really appreciate the advice.

Help, Locating Breaker for 250v outlet. in c/electricians@lemmy.world
[–] vimmiewimmie@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

Unfortunately the chart is unhelpful. Either ambiguous naming, or "girl's room" type stuff. And no one is aware of what those designations mean anymore (people moving in and out and having done this or that random work themselves or with some random person they happened to know). But I definitely will be updating the labels ASAP.

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Help, Locating Breaker for 250v outlet. (europe.pub)
 

Hello,

Thank you for stopping to read my post.

I am trying to help my grandmother locate the breaker for a 250v outlet as she needs a new dryer in her house and is switching from gas to electric.

If the picture came through correctly, would anyone here have any suggestions on which of these might be connected to said outlet?

From what I could find online so far, it's supposedly one of the breakers with two switches attached together. I'm just not sure which, as the outlet itself says 50amps and none of these specifically list that number on (what I assume) is the amp amount marked on the switches. All the electrical at this house is so disorganized no one knows what's what right now (which I am definitely going to hire an electrician to remedy soon). And I also don't have anything to plug into the outlet to simply switch things on/off and see if power gets cut to it and she needs a dryer sooner than we'll be able to hire said electrician.

I'm hoping to test the outlet before getting her a dryer, as it just hasn't been use for almost 2 decades, which I read requires switching off the breaker for the outlet prior to connecting a multimeter but I'm limited on what I'm familiar with electrically, and money is extremely limited so trying to save her money by doing what I can before getting an electrician called in for anything significant.

Any advice, suggestions, or direction are greatly appreciated.

Either way, thank you again for taking the time.