Question about replacing electric range


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Old 11-13-19, 06:09 AM
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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.
 
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Old 11-13-19, 09:48 AM
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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 you have the right cable for your situation. I assume their concern is some heavy duty cables might be too thick, and then you have people trying to shave them down or force them through the knockout.

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
is separate and unrelated to the cable you select.

Stick with the 50A circuit and cable!
 
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Old 11-13-19, 11:03 AM
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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.
 
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Old 11-13-19, 11:20 AM
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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.

... what is the OCP Amps speced in the install sheet. ...
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.
 
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Old 11-13-19, 06:22 PM
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You will not find a 40 amp cordset. Stoves use a 50 amp cord, even if on a 40 amp circuit.
 
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Old 11-13-19, 07:51 PM
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You will not find a 40 amp cordset.
They actually do exist, although it uses same 50A plug.

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.
 
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Old 11-15-19, 09:09 AM
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Can I use a 40 amp cord with a 50 amp circuit?

I think if you look further in the installation manual for your Samsung range you will find they recommend a 40 amp circuit.
 
 

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