Electric Range Wiring

Posted by komobu on October 12, 2009, 4:21 pm

Hi;

I had a gas range in my kitchen. I want to install an electric range.
Should I use 6 gauge or 8 gauge wiring?

Thanks
Pat

Posted by RBM on October 12, 2009, 4:42 pm

> Hi;
> I had a gas range in my kitchen. I want to install an electric range.
> Should I use 6 gauge or 8 gauge wiring?
> Thanks
> Pat

#6 copper will be sufficient for any residential electric range. #8 copper
will be sufficient for most residential electric ranges

Posted by John Grabowski on October 12, 2009, 6:23 pm

> Hi;
> I had a gas range in my kitchen. I want to install an electric range.
> Should I use 6 gauge or 8 gauge wiring?

Definitely #6 if you will getting a double oven with that or an oven with a
warming drawer..

Posted by bob haller on October 12, 2009, 6:59 pm

> > I had a gas range in my kitchen. I want to install an electric range.
> > Should I use 6 gauge or 8 gauge wiring?

gas is far better for burners.

by the time you add a new breaker, proper cable etc etc. remember 4
wire cable and receptable is now required

you will find it far cheaper to stick with gas.........

Posted by mm on October 12, 2009, 9:01 pm

wrote:

>> > I had a gas range in my kitchen. I want to install an electric range.
>> > Should I use 6 gauge or 8 gauge wiring?

>gas is far better for burners.
>by the time you add a new breaker, proper cable etc etc. remember 4
>wire cable and receptable is now required
>you will find it far cheaper to stick with gas.........

Good point. And I've never been able to broil a steak well with
electric.

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