Wire size for range
#1
05-27-05, 06:42 PM
Wire size for range
I am remodeling an old house and need to install new wire, from a 200 amp box, to the kitchen for an electric range. My question is what size breaker and what size wire for a run of no more than 15 feet?
#2
05-27-05, 07:12 PM
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Depends on the range. The installation instructions for the range will tell you want size wire and breaker to use. The wire will probably either be 8/3 or 6/3, and the breaker will probably be either 40-amp or 50-amp. If you want to run the wire and you haven't bought the range yet, then run 6/3 and don't install the breaker until you buy the range.
#6
05-28-05, 11:14 AM
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In general, different size breakers require different receptacles. But both 40-amp and 50-amp breakers use a 50-amp receptacle.
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05-28-05, 12:38 PM
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For any range 12kw and under all that is required by code is #8cu on a 40 amp breaker.
If this is a typical home, and not a very high end one with a huge kitchen, you would be perfectly safe with #8NM and a double pole 40 breaker..
If this is a typical home, and not a very high end one with a huge kitchen, you would be perfectly safe with #8NM and a double pole 40 breaker..
