4-wire dryer power cord **longer** than 6 feet

[sz]

This seems to be my day for asking questions...

I need a 4-wire power cord for an electric dryer. The problem is that the longest stock cord I've seen listed is (like my corrent cord) 6 feet long and I need something at least 8 feet long. There was a reference to longer cords being available a much earlier posting but I havn't been able to find one. Does any one know of a source for a longer cord. I might be willing to pay for a custom cord; it may still be cheaper than moving the outlet.

Thanks! SZ

[PoCambo]

Might be easier moving the outlet,i think code says you cant have cords longer then 6 feet for stuff inside a building.Thats why most stuff you buy has 6 foot cords.

[jeff]

Hi,

The longest 4 prong cord that I am aware of is 6 feet. I have seen 10 foot 3 prong cords but none that are 4 prone and that long.

Sorry,

jeff.

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[ssody]

I seem to recall that Home Depot carries a 9 foot 4 prong( two hots a neutral and a ground) dryer pigtail 10 gage 30 amp in their electrical department, not in their appliance department.

Stan

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[.]

(maybe against code but they do sell it) go an electrical supply house and get this or do this one off the web:

is just the plug then you add your own wire of any legnth you need - i would kick up the awg since the plug will accept 10 - 6 awg

(another one that is against code but they do sell the parts) get an surface mount outlet and 2 dryer cords and use the first one as an extension cord.

original outlet ---> dryer cord #1 ----> surface mount outlet (attached to wall) ---> dryer cord #2 ----> dryer

[Klaus Der Phauck]

You "think" code says "stuff"?? You don't know jack shit about anything do you? Find a hobby. Giving advice isn't your forte.

[sz]

Thanks everyone for our input!

I've got a call in to our electrician. I'll confirm the code issue as well. If it is a code issue, I'll probably just have the outlet moved. I'll sleep better that way!

Best, SZ

[Harpo Mars]

^^^

"Our electrician"??? You have your own electrician?? And you're begging people in here for answers?? What a chickenshit.

[PAUL100]

They do make a 10' 4 wire dryer cord. here is the link.

[George E. Cawthon]

[Mike Dobony]

??????? Always had to by one as there are many variations on dryer and stove outlets. Mobile home code usually requres 4 prong, while standard home outlets are 3 prong. You move you just might have to either change plugs and cord or outlet. Just did this for someone a few months ago!

-- Mike D.

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