I plan to install my old electric dryer at my cottage in Canada. The dryer will be located under a weatherproof porch, but the operator will be standing directly on the ground, or on a wooden platform in front of the dryer. The circuit will be a typical 240 volt/30 amp "3 prong" pigtail/plug type. My Concern: The plug is labeled "non-grounding" and therefore I need to establish a device ground (not potentially involving the operator!). There is no water pipe, etc. nearby that could be used for this device ground. So, I thought I would go to the expense of getting a 240volt/30 amp GFCI breaker for the Square D (QO) service panel, and, run 10/3 BX with Ground from that breaker to the 2 hots and 1 neutral of the dryer outlet, connecting the BX ground wire to the grounding screw on the metal dryer case. This wire would establish a device ground directly from the dryer's metal case to the ground/neutral buss of the service panel. I want this circuit to be "overkill +++" safe. I very much appreciate any constructive comments or suggestion on how to improve this plan. My neices and I thank you in advance for you assistance! Doug MacQueen
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19 years ago