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Electric Range Receptacle Wiring Question?
We just ordered an electric range to replace our old gas model. Before it arrives, I wanted to check the receptacle, fuse, etc. since it hasn't been used since we owned the house.
My tester didn't light up, so I swapped in the dryer's fuse, still no light. I opened the receptacle and discovered two problems:
1) None of the wires were connected to the receptacle.
2) The black wire was hot, even though I had the fuse pulled. It appears they tapped into it to power the small 110 outlet needed by the gas range's ignitor.
The wires feeding into the j-box are #8 stranded copper.
So two questions:
1) Do I need to open the panel and figure out why one wire has power? (I'm assuming it's they only way to know which fuses are in play)
2) Does Code allow this circuit to feed a secondary 110 receptacle behind the range? (I'm hoping the new range will only have a single plug, which makes this a non-issue).
You will need to rewire the receptacle. Standard wiring for an electric range now uses #6 wire for 50 amp service. Whatever power is running thru your black will need to be disconnected. No other outlets can be run off this receptacle. If you need a 110 outlet also, it will have to be a seperate circuit. Im not an electrician but I have done a lot of wiring. Check with you local building inspector to find out what the local code is. Also just a side note: dryers are only 30 amp. Dont swap anything connected to the dryer for the range. The wiring is too small.
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