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11-02-04, 08:38 AM

Harlan

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Wire for Installing new elec Range

I have rewired everything in our house and in the kitchen we relocated the elec range. Purchase a GE Range and will use a 4 prong outlet. I am wondering which is the correct gauge wire I should use. I can't find anything on the installation instructions.
I was assuming that maybe 6 ga. is correct but need to be sure.

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11-02-04, 08:56 AM

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6-gauge is correct. Some ranges can use 8-gauge, but 6-gauge should handle all residential ranges.

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11-02-04, 08:58 AM

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Thanks for the quick response.

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