testing a dryer plug

[Anonymous]

What are the reading you should get on your dmm it you are testing a dryer plug?
Black to red 220V
white to red or black 120V
ground to white 0V
ground to red or black 120V
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[jeff1]

Hi,

Those figures are correct...do keep in mind a digital meter display will kinda move around 117, 118, 117, 116...ect.

http://appliancehelp.hypermart.net/images/220voltdryer.JPG

http://www.american-appliance.com/images/image_data/dryer_outlet.jpg

Also worth mentioning the voltages are AC.

jeff.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Jeff

[jeff1]

:D Your welcome!!

jeff.