Here's the deal. I have 200A service. The main panel has a 100A 120/240V breaker serving a 100A sub panel. In the sub panel I have a 3.5Ton a/c compressor on a 30A breaker (air handler/furnace is served from the main panel), an electric dryer on a 20A or 30A breaker, and all the lights and outlets for the 1st floor of my house (including a kitchen) on other 10, 15 and 20 amp breakers. I currently have a gas range. Generally, can I add a 30A or 50A circuit for an electric double wall oven?
2007-10-15 06:34:45 · 6 answers · asked by clayton w 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Not really enough information for a firm answer.
Remember that 50A. is half the rating of that entire 100A. sub-panel.
The A.C. compressor will draw about 15A. all by itself.
One generally allows about 30A. for an active
kitchen with gas cooking.
The 10 other circuits are an open question.
You could probably get away with a 30A. oven
unit, but I'd guess that 50A. would be too much
to add to that panel.
No detailed analysis, just a 'best guess`.
Due to the 'diversity factor`, (things not all
being used at the same time), you'd probably
be able to add the 50A. load to the main 200A.
panel with less worry.
2007-10-15 11:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might do better moving something from the main panel to the sub panel and add the oven into the main.
2007-10-15 09:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by latenttraveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure . for a stove you will need a double 30 amp breaker
or one 60 amp.
i would ask a pro to just check out ,the box
to make sure, that it will in fact hold this added amps
60 amp is a lot,and it must ,run on it own circuit
2007-10-15 06:53:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to flow with the one hundred amp it must be a similar length or smaller then the cord score, you could desire to reserve a a hundred twenty five amp breaker in case you needed to , they do lead them to while you're conversing a pair of non fused disconnect change you could and would use something over the a hundred twenty five amp, so the two hundred is what you prefer to apply
2016-12-29 11:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call an electrician. My electric stove uses a 50 amp breaker.
If you're not sure use a pro, unless you want to burn your house down
2007-10-15 08:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by captbob552 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you probably need a double 60 amp breaker.
2007-10-15 07:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋