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Eaton Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle, NEMA 10-30R, 30A

Eaton Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle, NEMA 10-30R, 30A

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Eaton Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle, NEMA 10-30R, 30A, 125/250V

The Eaton Flush Mount Dryer Receptacle is a NEMA 10-30R configured device receptacle built for electric clothes dryer circuits rated 30A at 125/250V. Designed for flush mounting with back wiring and screw connections, this three-pole, three-wire, non-grounding receptacle accepts an allowable wire size of #12-4 AWG. Constructed from durable glass filled nylon in a brown finish, it is UL Listed and RoHS Compliant for dependable performance in residential and light commercial dryer installations.

Key Features

  • Amperage Rating: Rated 30A for dedicated dryer circuit applications.
  • Voltage Rating: Rated 125/250V to support standard dryer power configurations.
  • NEMA Configuration: NEMA 10-30R dryer configuration for compatible plug mating.
  • Mounting Method: Flush mounting for a clean, low-profile installation.
  • Wiring Method: Back wiring with screw connection type for secure terminations.
  • Allowable Wire Size: Accepts #12-4 AWG wire for flexible field wiring.
  • Durable Construction: Glass filled nylon housing in brown for strength and heat resistance.
  • Receptacle Type: Three-pole, three-wire, non-grounding design with three total wires.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • RoHS Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Amperage Rating: 30A
  • Department: Electrical
  • Number Of Poles: Three-pole
  • Voltage Rating: 125/250 V
  • Mounting Method: Flush
  • Connection Type: Screw
  • NEMA Configuration: 10-30R
  • Wiring Method: Back
  • Material: Glass filled nylon
  • Allowable Wire Size: #12-4 AWG
  • Color: Brown

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Commercial Dryer Circuits
  • Electric Clothes Dryer Installations
  • Flush-Mount Receptacle Replacements
  • Back-Wired Outlet Installations
  • New Construction and Renovation Wiring

Why Eaton?

Eaton builds this dryer receptacle from glass filled nylon for lasting durability, backing it with UL Listing and RoHS Compliance for code-compliant, reliable performance. The NEMA 10-30R configuration, 30A/125/250V rating, and secure screw-terminated back wiring make it a dependable choice for professional electrical installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Design type:
Receptacle
Wiring method:
Back
Certifications:
UL Listed
Amperage Rating:
30A
Product Material:
Nylon
Special features:
Dryer
Number Of Poles:
Three-pole
Mounting Method:
Flush
Allowable wire size:
#12-4 AWG
Connection Type:
Screw
Department:
Electrical
Voltage Rating:
125/250V
Compliances:
RoHS Compliant
Product Style:
Power
Product Type:
Receptacle
Configuration:
NEMA 10-30R
Listing:
UL Listed
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets

Eaton 38B-BOX – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a NEMA 10-30R dryer receptacle work with my newer 4-prong dryer cord?
No. The Eaton 10-30R dryer receptacle is a three-pole, three-wire non-grounding device, so it only mates with a 3-prong 10-30P dryer cord. A 4-prong dryer cord is a 14-30P and needs a four-wire grounding receptacle. If the dryer has a 4-prong cord, either change the cord to a 3-prong 10-30P (only where the existing 3-wire circuit is permitted to remain) or install a 14-30R on a four-wire circuit.
2) Can I use this Eaton 10-30R receptacle in a new dryer installation?
It is a replacement device for existing three-wire dryer circuits. The 10-30R configuration is non-grounding, and current code requires a four-wire grounded circuit for new dryer outlets, so new work normally takes a 14-30R. Where an existing 3-wire branch circuit is being kept and the outlet is simply being replaced, this 30A, 125/250V device is the matching part.
3) What wire size can I land on the terminals of this 30A dryer outlet?
Terminals accept #12 through #4 AWG, which covers the #10 copper typically pulled for a 30A dryer circuit and leaves room if the run is long enough to want #8. Connections are screw type, wired from the back of the device.
4) I need a 30A receptacle but the cord has a twist-lock plug, not a dryer plug. What should I use instead of the Eaton NEMA 10-30R?
The Eaton dryer receptacle is a NEMA 10-30R straight-blade configuration rated 30A at 125/250V, so it will only mate with a straight-blade 10-30P dryer cord. For a twist-lock cord cap, the Pass & Seymour L2130R is a 30A L2130 single receptacle in black. Confirm the cord cap's exact locking configuration before ordering, since locking configurations are not interchangeable with one another.
5) Can I use the Eaton 10-30R dryer receptacle for a general-purpose 120V outlet in a laundry room?
No. The Eaton device is a three-pole, three-wire non-grounding receptacle in the NEMA 10-30R dryer configuration rated 125/250V, intended for a dedicated dryer circuit only. For a standard 20A/125V outlet on the same room's general branch circuit, use a duplex device such as the Bryant 5362B heavy-duty 20A/125V duplex receptacle or the Pass & Seymour 26352W 20A 125V specification grade decorator duplex in white.
6) Does this dryer receptacle mount in a standard wall box or does it surface mount?
It is a flush-mount device, so it sets into a recessed box in the wall and finishes behind a plate. If the laundry circuit runs in surface conduit or the box is mounted on the wall face, you want a surface-mount dryer receptacle instead, not this one.
7) The dryer outlet in a unit needs to be tamper resistant per the inspector. Is there a version of this Eaton receptacle that is?
The Eaton 10-30R is a standard flush-mount dryer receptacle with screw-terminated back wiring; tamper resistance is not part of its design. Tamper-resistant requirements in dwelling units apply to 125V general-use outlets, and for those the Pass & Seymour 3232TRW Trademaster tamper-resistant duplex in white is the device to specify. Keep the dryer circuit on the 10-30R or on a grounding configuration if local code requires a four-wire dryer circuit.
8) We are wiring a commercial laundry in a hospital wing. Does the Eaton 10-30R cover the hospital grade requirement?
The Eaton 10-30R dryer receptacle is UL Listed and RoHS Compliant, but it is a standard dryer device rather than a hospital grade one. Where hospital grade and GFCI protection are called for on 125V outlets, the Pass & Seymour 2097HGI is a hospital grade 20A duplex self-test GFCI receptacle in ivory. The two serve different circuits, so a hospital laundry typically carries both.
9) Is the Eaton 10-30R suitable for a hazardous or wash-down area?
No. The Eaton dryer receptacle is a glass filled nylon flush-mount device for residential and light commercial dryer circuits. For classified areas, the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle or the Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed 15 and 20 amp three-pole plug and receptacle set are the appropriate families, and they are specified by area classification rather than by NEMA dryer configuration.
10) What colors does the Eaton 1257-SP dryer receptacle come in?
Two: brown and black. The device body is glass filled nylon either way, so the choice is cosmetic. Brown is the common match for older laundry-room devices.
11) Is the body strong enough for repeated plug-ins in rental units?
The housing is glass filled nylon, which is the impact- and heat-resistant material used on power devices rather than a plain thermoplastic. For property managers standardizing laundry rooms, the same 10-30R part number covers every opening still on a three-wire dryer circuit.
12) What is the difference between the Eaton 10-30R and a three-wire motor-duty receptacle like the Bryant 430R9W?
Both are three-wire devices, but they are not interchangeable. The Eaton is a three-pole, three-wire non-grounding receptacle in the NEMA 10-30R configuration rated 30A at 125/250V for electric clothes dryer cords. The Bryant 430R9W is a 4750DR series two-pole, three-wire 277V motor-duty receptacle, which is a different voltage and blade arrangement intended for motor loads.
13) Our dryer receptacle mounts to a surface box on a flanged inlet, not flush in the wall. Is the Eaton the right choice?
The Eaton 10-30R is built for flush mounting with back wiring and screw terminations, so it suits a recessed box. If the application calls for a flanged device on equipment or a surface enclosure, the Bryant 70520FR is a 7 Series NEMA flanged locking receptacle, though it uses a locking configuration rather than the straight-blade 10-30R dryer pattern.
14) I need the dryer receptacle to match ivory devices already installed in the units. Does color match matter here?
The Eaton dryer receptacle is offered in brown and black. Since it is a dedicated dryer device behind an appliance, color is usually cosmetic rather than functional. If the visible general-purpose outlets in the same space need to match an existing ivory scheme, devices such as the Bryant 5362BI 20A/125V heavy-duty duplex are supplied in that color family, while the Pass & Seymour 26352W is white.
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