I Need to Run Wire from my Panel to a New Range
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What gauge wire should I use and what type of breaker do I need to install for a range? How to Run the Circuit Wiring for a Range. © By: Dave Rongey |
Run More Wiring for a Range
Electrical Question: What gauge wire should I use and what type of breaker do I need to install for a range?
I need to run wire from my panel to a new range.
What gauge wire should I use and what type of breaker do I need to install?
Thank you so much for the help.
This electrical wiring question came from Les, a General Contractor in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Les.
How to Run the Circuit Wiring for a Range
Application: Run More Wiring for a Range.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the Range, turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the Range should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in Charlotte, North Carolina. A permit and inspections may also be required.
Run More Wiring for a Range in a Kitchen
This electrical wiring project is about Run More Wiring a Range in the Kitchen of a New Home.
Sizing an Electrical Circuit for a Range
- Electrical specifications for kitchen ranges are not all identical.
- The electrical circuit specifications of the new range will need to be verified from the Installation manual. For example: The Voltage and Amperage will be indicated, and in some cases the circuit breaker size will be indicated as well.
- Based upon these specifications, the wire type and size may be determined using the NEC Wire Size Table 310-16.
- The circuit breaker may also be determined based upon the equipment specifications when installing the proper wire type and size.
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