Question about replacing electric range
#1
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Question about replacing electric range
I bought a new Samsung range, and I also got a 50 amp cord. The circuit is also 50 amps. I was looking at the installation manual and noticed the following: “A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 1 3/8” diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.”
I’m not sure if I should use the 50 amp cord or if it would be better to swap the circuit to a 40 amp. Can I use a 40 amp cord with a 50 amp circuit? I looked at the packaging for my cord and it does say it’s for use with 1 3/8” diameter openings.
I’m not sure if I should use the 50 amp cord or if it would be better to swap the circuit to a 40 amp. Can I use a 40 amp cord with a 50 amp circuit? I looked at the packaging for my cord and it does say it’s for use with 1 3/8” diameter openings.
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A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 1 3/8” diameter connection openings.
I think the statement:
Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable
Stick with the 50A circuit and cable!
#3
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I don't think a 40A cordset even exists??
An important question is what is the OCP Amps speced in the install sheet.
An important question is what is the OCP Amps speced in the install sheet.
#4
A 40 amp cord may not be used on a branch circuit with 50 or greater amp panel breaker. In addition, the plug and receptacle, if needed or used, must match that recommended or required for the stove, here, 40 amps.
Every appliance, device, tool, etc. has a maximum amperes rating. If this is not overtly stated then use the recommended amperes rating as the maximum amperage (as breakered) circuit to which the stove will be connected.
It is okay to use wiring fatter than required or recommended provided the wiring physically fits in the space provided and meets requirements such as box fill and bend radius.
... what is the OCP Amps speced in the install sheet. ...
It is okay to use wiring fatter than required or recommended provided the wiring physically fits in the space provided and meets requirements such as box fill and bend radius.
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You will not find a 40 amp cordset.
https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-PT4...3703303&sr=8-7
https://www.amazon.com/General-Elect...3703442&sr=8-6
They actually comes with 8 AWG wire.
In such a short length, 8 AWG wire probably isn't too big of concern even if 50A is ran through it.