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[[Image:CommonNEMAstraightbladeoutlets.png]][[Image:CommonNEMAstraightbladeoutlets002.png]]=== range and dryer ===An electric oven/range draws more current than does an electric dryer. 50 AMP is specified for a range, while 30 AMP is specified for a dryer. Never change the receptacle type of a dryer for use with a range on the same wire and breaker. You could overload the wire and breaker, creating an electrical hazard. [[File:outlet-range.png]]*left: legacy 3 wire 50A 240V for an oven/range*right: modern 4 wire grounded 50A 240V for an oven/range[[File:outlet-dryer.png]]*left: legacy 3 wire 30A 240V for a dryer*right: modern 4 wire grounded 30A 240V for a dryer[[Image:nema1tonema5.gif]]This is an example of a NEMA-1 to NEMA-5 Plug Adapter. (NEMA 1-15P to NEMA 5-15R)[[Image:CommonNtle055.png]] Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are intended to protect the individuals using an electrical device particularly in a wet area. They are the receptacles with a black and red button, test and reset. It works by being tripped when sensing current leak/imbalance in turn shutting of the power to the electrical device. [[Image:CommonNtle055.png]] [[Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter]]s (GFCI’s) are intended to protect the individuals using an electrical device particularly in a wet area. They are the receptacles with a black and red button, test and reset. It works by being tripped when sensing current leak/imbalance in turn shutting of the power to the electrical device.