What wire to run to a kitchen range?
#1
08-16-13, 06:25 PM
What wire to run to a kitchen range?
I am doing a home kitchen remodel and haven't decided on the type (gas, electric, or dual) of stove/oven I am going to put in. However, I do want to run the electric wires before deciding so that I am covered in case I change my mind later on.
I was thinking of running either a 8-3 electric wire or a 10-3 electric wire. What gauge of electric wire should I run to cover all my bases?
I was thinking of running either a 8-3 electric wire or a 10-3 electric wire. What gauge of electric wire should I run to cover all my bases?
#2
08-16-13, 06:51 PM
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Unless you plan on using a commercial type range an 8-3 copper with ground should be sufficient. You also want to run a 120 volt receptacle for a gas range light and ignitions system. This 120 volt circuit may come from one of the required small appliance branch circuits.
#3
08-16-13, 06:56 PM
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You should at the very least run an 8-3 NM w/grd. That would give you a 240vac 40amp feed.
If you go with a monster range......some require 6-3w/grd.
If you go with a monster range......some require 6-3w/grd.
#4
08-16-13, 09:51 PM
Ok, thanks for the recommendation guys. Yes, so I think I'll just run an 8-3 wire.
On a separate note, I'm also going to do an overhead microwave with a built-in vent. Do you think I'll be ok with a 12-2 electrical wire with a single pole 20 amp breaker at the outdoor electrical panel?
On a separate note, I'm also going to do an overhead microwave with a built-in vent. Do you think I'll be ok with a 12-2 electrical wire with a single pole 20 amp breaker at the outdoor electrical panel?
#5
08-16-13, 10:44 PM
On a separate note, I'm also going to do an overhead microwave with a built-in vent. Do you think I'll be ok with a 12-2 electrical wire with a single pole 20 amp breaker at the outdoor electrical panel
#6
08-17-13, 08:36 AM
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Do you think I'll be ok with a 12-2 electrical wire with a single pole 20 amp breaker at the outdoor electrical panel?
