What size breaker do I need for a electric range?

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Electric Range – 220 – 240 volt, 60 hertz, properly grounded circuit with 40 amp breaker or fuse protection with #8 gauge wire. With a 50 amp breaker, # 6 gauge wire is required.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, can I use 10 3 wire for a stove?A typical electric dryer, and most combined stackable units, will require a 30A-120/240V circuit using 10/3 cable. This chart indicates that for a common household electric stove/oven at 240V, up to 30A, a 10/3 wire is proper.Secondly, can I use a 40 amp breaker for a stove? our stove/oven has 40 amp breaker & rated for 12.5 KW . yes, if you add or need/required to use a 50 amp you will need to use at least 6 gauge wire. if you didn’t the 8 gauge wire could get hot & the 50 amp breaker may not trip or click off because it is rated higher. always match the wire to the breaker. Also asked, can I use a 50 amp breaker for a 40 amp stove? There is NO such thing as a 40 amp cord and plug. 40 and 50 amp breaker/circuit are basically interchangable. You can use either for a 50 amp receptacle.What size breaker do I need for a 220?If you have 2 220 outlets and each one is 20 amps. You’ll need to use #8 wire for the whole circuit including a 40 amp breaker.

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