wiring a eclectic stove?

Question

what size breaker do i need and what gauge wire do i use

Answer 1

For most kitchen stoves you install a 50 amp 240 volt circuit. That would be a 50 amp 2 pole circuit breaker and number 6 wire.

Answer 2

It depends on the range but a 50 amp 240 volt 4 wire receptacle is most common. #6 4 conductor cable. Make sure to run the 4th wire many people use only a three wire and todays ranges use 120 volt circuits. If you only use a 3 wire you will be referencing the ground wire as a nuetral.

Answer 3

you can use a 8/3 with ground copper romex which is good for 40 amps and your stove will be fine.does not have to be 50 amp but it does have to have 4 wires and a 4 wire plug and receptacle to meet the current code.Do Not use a 10/3 .the 8/3 will save you a little money.

Answer 4

Number 6 wire (looks like primary service cable) usually a 50 amp 240 breaker. Do not use 10 awg as someone has suggested. That is 30 amp wire more for electric hot water heaters, central air or electric dryers.

Ps. I really don't suggest you attempt this if you don't know exactly what you are doing.

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Answer 5

John Himself's right - #6AWG copper wire. Make sure you run 3 conductor (you'll need a neutral) with at least a #10AWG ground. NOT 10-3 on a 50A breaker!! #10 wire is limited to 30A! You don't want to set the house on fire.

Answer 6

The wire should be 10-3....50 amp breaker