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02-03-16, 03:11 PM

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Range outlet so far...

Ok iv'e gotten this far and would like some advice. This is a range junction box/outlet install using 6-3 wire, 50 amp breaker. Looking for tips on the ground connection to metal box, how much wire should I strip back.

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02-03-16, 03:41 PM

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First off you need more wire in the box. I would suggest at least 6-8" of free conductor hanging out. The outside jacket should be striped back so there is at least 1/4" inside the box.

Second, you just need to connect the bare ground wire to the metal box using either a grounding pigtail, or just a green ground screw. If you use the screw method, loop the ground wire around the screw and leave the end free to connect to the range receptacle.
Examples:
Ground screw: Ideal Combo Grounding Screw (10-Card)-774042 - The Home Depot
Ground pigtail: Ideal 12 AWG Solid Pigtail with Screw - Green (50-Pack)-30-3392R - The Home Depot

I also suggest installing a 2 gang mudring for ease of wiring and installation of the receptacle.

Screw goes in the green circled hole:
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02-03-16, 04:50 PM

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Is that box 1 1/2" deep or 2 1/8"? It should be a deep box with a 5/8" 2 gang plaster ring.

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02-03-16, 04:51 PM

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I really hope you have extra cable to slide into the box. The code requires at least 6" of free conductor in the box.

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02-03-16, 11:35 PM

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You should use the deepest box you can find. Those range receptacles are deep and the wires are hard to bend.

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