If not, are there any other options to get a range besides a hot plate?
2006-12-27 15:20:31 · 7 answers · asked by jrwdc 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Not as a general rule. They have pretty good size toaster ovens. You need more than just a 20 AMP line for heating elements. Range units usually need twice that (or so). The only other option is a gas stove (but of course you need natural gas) or you could get a propane stove (I mean a regular gas stove and use a propane tank)
2006-12-27 15:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not anything with enough power. You need a three prong outlet which is a 220 volt outlet. The reason for this is because of the amount of current that the wires are required to handle. If you tried to hook up an electric stove to a normal 120V outlet it would draw too much current and trip the breakers. If the breaker didn't work, the wires would overheat and cause a fire. Then you wouldn't be able to cook your mac and cheese no more. Haha.
2006-12-27 23:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by haha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. They use far too much Voltage and need to be on a seperate circuit, hence the thicker cord. This way it doesn't overheat the wires and start a fire. Hot plates r a good alternative, but they also use a lot of voltage so if u use it and ur breakers trip, u have too much running on that line. A convection oven/microwave is also a good choice. Take care, Nixie from the Burg
2006-12-28 00:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by nixiemailman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric stoves/ovens always require a seperate 220v 30 amp circuit. The wires should be 10awg minimum, 8awg normally. Check your local building/electrical codes. I have never heard of a 120v electric stove.
2006-12-28 00:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,a electric stove requires higher voltage and amperage.A normal wall outlet is 120volts a electric stove needs 220volts to operate and more amperage.The best thing to do is call a union electrician to help you with your electical outlets.
2006-12-27 23:30:02 · answer #5 · answered by Heating Man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't very likely. Anything electrical that generates heat takes a lot of power. That is why stoves and most electric dryers are 220
2006-12-27 23:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by puccini610 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, They all have a special plug and receptacle due to the higher voltage and amperage required.
2006-12-27 23:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by Erik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋