range wiring????

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fumanfyter

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just bought a electric range, we had gas before. what size breaker do we need when we run the wire??? someone else did it and both the wire and breaker arent' right. and do we need something for the wire to be in when its run? o and its in a trailer.
 
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limblips

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I could answer all of your questions but I won't because I don't want the liability if something goes wrong. It is a very straightforward process if you have any electrical knowledge or experience. Please, please, please, if you have to ask the questions you asked, get a professional to do it for you! The cost of an electrician vs the cost of a fire (with possible loss of life) isn't worth it! And if I read it right, you had someone do it already but it is not right. Again, if that is the case, please, please,please don't use it until it is properly done and checked by a qualified person!!!!! We want everybody to be safe this holiday season!
 
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fumanfyter

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limblips said:
I could answer all of your questions but I won't because I don't want the liability if something goes wrong. It is a very straightforward process if you have any electrical knowledge or experience. Please, please, please, if you have to ask the questions you asked, get a professional to do it for you! The cost of an electrician vs the cost of a fire (with possible loss of life) isn't worth it! And if I read it right, you had someone do it already but it is not right. Again, if that is the case, please, please,please don't use it until it is properly done and checked by a qualified person!!!!! We want everybody to be safe this holiday season!
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well, first problem was the range was a GIFT...including getting the wiring done. father-in-law decided to have his friend who clamied to be a journeyman elec. do the wiring....well it doesn't work and a few ppl i talked to said it wasn't the right wire/breaker...we DID learn what wire should be there, but still a little clueless on the breaker. now, we would have got it done by a prof. by now except for the lack of money. and father-in-law refuses to accept that anything is wrong but that the range itself is faulty (not the case). therefore we're left on our own...but yes, it has been disconnected for fear of a fire. thx for caring :howdy:
 
Roberta

Roberta

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fumanfyter said:
just bought a electric range, we had gas before. what size breaker do we need when we run the wire??? someone else did it and both the wire and breaker arent' right. and do we need something for the wire to be in when its run? o and its in a trailer.
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WHY???? Gas is the best way to cook and the plus is you have heat ( in winter ) and the ability to cook when the power is out.
 
Larry Gude

Larry Gude

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fumanfyter said:
just bought a electric range, we had gas before. what size breaker do we need when we run the wire??? someone else did it and both the wire and breaker arent' right. and do we need something for the wire to be in when its run? o and its in a trailer.
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...the make and model and we can find out for sure.

It is most likely a 220v/30amp unit which means it needs 10 guage wire and a 2 pole, 30 amp breaker.
 
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fumanfyter

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we have been w/out being able to use our gas range because we just moved in here in july and cannot afford the gas. at least an elec. range will just add some $ onto out already existing elec. bill. besides, we have oil heat and thats enough extra money we have to pay (that we dont really have). basically w/out oil and gas we are strapped every month. at least not having to worrry about gas helps. but yea, other than the money thing the gas stove would have been nice.
 
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fumanfyter

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Larry Gude said:
...the make and model and we can find out for sure.

It is most likely a 220v/30amp unit which means it needs 10 guage wire and a 2 pole, 30 amp breaker.
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its a GE model jbs55dm1ww... i had hoped the wiring was right and it was the stove, but we have been arguing w/ GE to get someone to come at least service the stove, but they dont have anyone to service our area.
 
gumby

gumby

I AM GUMBY DAMMIT
You need at least a 8/3 SER cable in copper(or 6/3 SER Aluminum) and a 2 pole 50 amp breaker. The cable has to have two hots, an insulated neutral and an isolated ground to meet new code. I have 25 years in the trade. You would only need 30 amps if it is a wall over or a cooktop.
 
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fumanfyter

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gumby said:
You need at least a 8/3 SER cable in copper(or 6/3 SER Aluminum) and a 2 pole 50 amp breaker. The cable has to have two hots, an insulated neutral and an isolated ground to meet new code. I have 25 years in the trade. You would only need 30 amps if it is a wall over or a cooktop.
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ok, yea the wire they have in there is like a 10/3...now what exactly is a 2pole 50 amp breaker? lol what they put in there are like 2 30's or somethin...i kno they say 30 tho.
 
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