I replaced a gas stove with a 120/240 electric stove...it has a three prong hookup. Can i use a regular outlet and wire a new plug in? I tried this and all it did was light the lights on panal but did not warm anything..Can i take off from my drier perhaps and go to stove outlet? Existing plug i tried to use has two black wires and two white wires....Thanks tony smith
2007-04-06 02:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by tgsmitty@verizon.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Details Question can i run wire from my 50 amp fuse to stove...50 amp fuse is currently running to the drier..can i add a line from brecker box to stove...thanks Tony
2007-04-08 09:04:02 · update #1
Your range must be on a dedicated 40 or 50 amp 240 volt circuit. A typical range draws approximately 32 amps, so you are required to use a 40 amp breaker with 8/3 copper NM cable or 6/3 aluminum SER cable.
You CANNOT tap power from your dryer receptacle. This circuit needs to remain dedicated to the dryer and is not enough power for your new range.
Most areas allow homeowners to complete the wiring in their own homes. However, you need to check with your local building codes department first.
If you need further assistance, please visit:
http://electricalblog.gilchrist-electric.com
2007-04-06 04:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
USA NO. You cannot use a regular receptacle. A regular receptacle is on a 120 volt 15 or 20 amp circuit. You need a 40 or 50 amp 240 volt circuit for the range. You cannot use the dryer circuit, it is only 30 amps and does not have the capacity, and the wire size is too small. When you hooked up the stove to the regular receptacle, the lights came on because they are 120 volt, and low wattage. You need to have the proper circuit and receptacle installed for the range.
By hooking an electric range to a regular receptacle, it shows that you are not familiar enough with electricity to attempt this project. Have a licensed electrician install the proper wiring.
2007-04-06 04:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a 240 VAC appliance then it MUST be tied into a 240 VAC line. A 240 Volt appliance will NOT operate by plugging it into a 15 amp 110 VAC plug... you can't do this on the cheap. If you don't have 240 VAC in your kitchen then you will have to hire an electrician to put it in for you.
2007-04-06 02:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by changing out the receptical you only supplied 120v to your 240v stove.Thats why there was no heat. You need to hire an electrician to rewire the circuit from your breaker box to your stove to get the 240v required to operate the stove
2007-04-06 05:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU need to hire a professional before you burn your house to the ground.
2007-04-06 23:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋