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Old 05-03-2009, 01:25 PM   #1
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I have a 4 prong dryer with a 3 prong recipitcle. Now I have my 3 prong cord but how do I hook it up. I dont see a ground strap here are some pics to help you guys help me lol. thanks

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Old 05-03-2009, 01:27 PM   #2
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Try keeping the camera further away when you take the picture.

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^^^^ thanks for answering my question
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Old 05-03-2009, 01:42 PM   #4
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The most helpful advice I can give you is; people do not like looking at blurry pics. It makes you look like you don't care enough to take a clear picture, ie. you don't care enough to do the job right. Remember, people help on this forum using their own time and expertise - they are not going to waste their time trying to interpret your blurry photos.

Set your camera to Macro or back up and then zoom in and take some clear pictures. Then people on the forum will be willing to take their own time to help you.
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The picture looked normal to me; I guess I need glasses.
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Its a ****ty camera and photobucket killed the the little quality the pictures did have. Thanks for your help though.


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There's no need to get snippy.

In fact in the new picture it's easy to see the bonding strap, it's the white wire under the ground screw. It appears to already be set up for 3 wire use.
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Im sorry. Just frustrated with this house and repairs. I am not a handyman. I like to work on cars. So you think its ready to go? I leave the white external ground where it is correct.
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:45 PM   #9
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Yes just hook the new cord to the three terminals and leave the white wire under that screw.
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thanks gigs. Ill go do it a few minutes after I help my wife hang some shelving.
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done took 10 minutes thanks gigs. sorry diy chatroom for me being an ass. ill have lots questions in the near future.
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