Range Receptacle Wiring

In this video we are installing a range plug that is rated for up to 50Amps. Most all ranges only require 40Amp breakers so in most areas you will have a 40 amp 2 pole 240V breaker for your range ,you will run min. #8 gauge 4 conductor wire from the breaker to the range location and then install the proper metal range receptacle box and range receptacle. If you are actually requiring 50amps for your range then this same receptacle can be used and a 50amp 2 pole 240V breaker. the wiring would need to be increased in size as well to minimum #6 gauge 4 conductor wire. If any of this is un clear please consult a professional electrician.

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[electricladyjenny]

Very clear and concise directions. Thanks for pointing out the behind-the-drawer bit. I wouldn’t have considered it. It’s those small bits of info that make an instructional video different and more useful than the rest.

[illustriouschin]

Thank you so much. You are the only one who said that it doesn't matter which side the red or black are on. I found a diagram for the plug on google but my outlet was wired up backwards from what is usually and needed confirmation.

[luca-yk]

Very good video. They are so many stupid sites on the internet that have no clue about wirings and they give wrong information. For example for the range most websites say must use 6/3 wire... While 8/3 is already an overkill. What they fail to understand is although 8 gauge wire is rated for 40A and a decent size stove is 55A... we have two phases so that 2X 40A = 80A. So when an 8/3 wire gives you 80A, then why would you need to go to a 6/3 wire?? Its good to see people on YouTube who know what they are talking about and helping out. Keep up your awesome videos.

[issamaib]

Thanks for being always to the point. Valuable advices.

[jdvaillancourt]

This is also a good video for anyone with an electric car who wants to plug in at home. Most Level 2 EVSEs (home chargers) require either a direct-wired or NEMA 6-50R to use as a disconnect for the EVSE.

[shamsmohammadg]

Thanks! This Video is very helpful and the safest way installation. Very clear explanation as you do on your all videos. For me, this video is the best.

[warrenw]

awesome, very helpful. Actually the only video I saw on Youtube mentioned "having Ground slot oriented to left or right hand side" which IS required by Canadian Electric Code Rule. Good job!!

[ttfweb]

Thanks - I really like your channel. In my area (Oregon), they require the ground screw in the box to be green. It doesn't change anything, just a detail the inspector would look for.

[frankj]

Dude! You are amazing! Thank you for showing us "lamen" your professional skills. Some of us can mimic you very well because of how detail oriented you are in your videos. Hahaha. Seriously sir.

[mycats]

Thanks! This has been very helpful. A friend of mine doesn't have the proper outlets in his kitchen to plug in a stove so I'm trying to help him figure out what he needs and budget for it.

[garyunderwood]

Thanks. Good info. Answered my question as to hot positioning.

[amandabruney]

Love your videos..add seriousness with touch of comedy. Makes my projects easier to deal with. Thank you

[LarryOohLaLa]

Learning more never go wrong, Great Job Brother thanks for sharing

[dabneyoffermein]

Hello. So I'm replacing my really old oven 1995 ish with an old oven 2007 ish. my house was first occupied in 1996 so it was built the year before the 4-wire mandate. So I'm grandfathered in. The replacement oven has both 3 and 4 wire instructions in it. So naturally I have to do 3-wire installation. My question is, can i tap into the junction box and using 12/2 Romex, wire up to the replacement microwave, which needs a standard 15 amp service 120v ? I tested the wiring voltage on all 3 wires and it goes as such. Touching black & Red i get 249v, touching white and red I get 124.5v and touching white and black I get 124.5v. The original stove/microwave unit were both powered by this 3-wire 40amp circuit where the microwave is 120v and oven 240v. It was one big combo unit into this custom home. I realize that new codes call for 4-wire, but my device supports 3-wire so I'm going to forge ahead in that manner. But i would hate to have to run a new circuit to my replacement microwave. It takes a standard grounded plug. I'm guessing my 3-wire is Hot, Hot, Neutral, which means there really isn't a grounding wire for the Microwave. Is there any other way I could ground that Microwave? Like should I run a wire from the ground of the outlet outside to a grounded post stuck into the ground or something. Any suggestions?

[Rashuge]

If I am moving a stove and need to move an outlet whats the best way to move/extend a electric stove outlet

[lipglossswaggg]

Sir, thank you so much for this tutorial.

[Ifugiveubeginlive]

Can u lengthen 8fuage wire for a stove? Like put it in a junction box? Or would that violate codes?? Thanks

[NaLovePHATLife]

helped tremendously. how can I create the plug I need for my ceramic top? That receptacle is perfect for my home setup

[matthewstrzelecki]

I have three big aluminum wires coming in to the old box this is a 1951 house I have three prongs it doesn't look like that one is there possibly a different stove connection or oven

[HouseImprovements]

This is still a 40 amp circuit, even though the receptacle is rated for up to 50 Amps