How to Install a Range Outlet

if you've just moved into a new house which doesn't have the necessary electric range outlet then you will need to learn how you can install a new range outlet. With the right tools and materials installing a range outlet shouldn't be too complicated or difficult.

You will however have to contend with the walls and floors in your house which can make the project quite time consuming.

Step 1 - Deciding on the Location of the Range Receptacle

First spend some time deciding where to install the range receptacle on the wall, then you will be able to consider how you are going to get the power to the receptacle.

Step 2 - Routing the Cable

Once you know how the location of the socket you can then route the cable between your electrical panel and outlet.

Use a fish tape to make routing the cable through small holes and under floors much easier than it is normally. This can be fed through holes and in cavities and then connected through the cable and pulled back through. Try to choose the shortest and best

Step 3 - Stripping the Wire

A cable stripper needs to be used to cut the sheath off the cable. Once you have removed the external insulation you then need to remove the insulation on the internal wires. Use the wire cutters properly by adjusting the stop to remove the insulation without damaging the wire underneath.

Step 4 - Fitting Range Receptacle

Use the drill to drill around the shape of the socket on the wall. This will make it much easier to remove the plaster and fit the range receptacle into the space. Try it out to check that it fits properly.

Step 5 - Wiring the Receptacle

The range receptacle then needs to be wired up according to normal wiring standards. Ensure that the wiring is done carefully and that there aren't any strands of wire which could short the circuit out.

Step 6 - Switching the Power off

Whenever doing any work on the electricity in your home it's imperative that the power is turned off. Remove the circuit breaker or switch the entire power off to your home for safety.

Step 7 - Wiring

The red and black wires need to be connected to the breaker. To make this easier you can use needle nosed pliers.

The breaker then needs to be mounted onto the bus bar. The ground and neutral wires should be connected to the common ground and common neutral points.