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Electric Range Wiring komobu 10-12-2009
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Posted by bob haller on October 13, 2009, 7:33 am


> 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. =EF=BF=BDAnd I've never been able to broil a steak well with
> electric.

gas probably costs less to operate too. the instant heat instant off
makes frying etc easier

Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 13, 2009, 8:48 am


Natural gas gives you a heat source when the electric is
off. I've used mine several times, for emergency heat.

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> 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 Steve Barker on October 12, 2009, 8:25 pm


komobu wrote:
> 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

depends.

Posted by fftt on October 12, 2009, 8:52 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


How about a manufacturer & model number?

What is the current draw? How big is the circuit breaker?

cheers
Bob

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