Thank you so much for giving me the peace of mind and clarity that I needed that I’m doing the connection properly, the video was to the point, beautiful coverage of the area being viewed with good commentary of the job at hand… what brought me on a search was when I had to go from a 3 prong cord hook up to a 4 prong cord. Being that I’m no professional, I didn’t want to cause any fire or problems to my breaker box because of transitioning from a 3 prong to a 4 prong new cord on my old stove… I had to figure this out on my own… this VIDEO is what I needed for PEACE OF MIND AND A CORRECT INSTALLATION…. Thannnnnnnk you… your my go to videos for my appliances… I just liked&sub ❤💯👍🏽
Great vid and thanks. Need to run a circuit for a new range install on my remodel. Old range was gas. Wasn't sure of the updated codes and you answered all the questions. I am a commercial plumber by trade, Done plenty of water heaters but never a range. I will be pulling all my wire in conduit. Can the ground be #8 instead of #6 like the 2 hots and neutral?
my wall plug for my range is a 10-50r i can see 4 cables coming from wall 2 white seem to be on the bottom prong, also i dont have a 50amp breaker at all in my panel! any idea whats going on ima try to find the breaker thats linked to this electric range
Hi, great video. Thanks for sharing. I got a Samsung wall double oven. The Electrical cord the store gave me has 3 wires only. Hot, neutral and hot. The oven has black, white and nothing on the red spot. This means the oven works on a 110 volts with a 40 amps braker and wire#8?
What does the oven installation manual state for the required electrical circuit? Or - take a look at the nameplate on the oven, typically found inside the door, what does the electrical specifications state. The specifications provided by the appliance is how we determine the circuit requirement, because all ovens are not the same.
very good info, thnaks alot, but please can you tell the type of wire we need for the outlet? as I'm trying to install the 220 outlet for the range and need to know which wire need to buy based on the info you provided in the video ( 4 prong cord and outlet) . Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the feedback.The typical 50amp range circuit is wired with a #6/3 with Ground CU Type-NM cable. When installing with conduit the wire size is #6 Copper, typical Type-THHN.
@@AskTheElectrician Hi! I just took out my countertop stove to replace it with a freestanding. I wanted to add a 4 prong outlet but to my surprise there was no red wire coming from the wall. Just white, black and copper. What shall I do? Thanks
Hey Thank You for clearing that up, a NEW home as compared to an OLD home hook up. Where would be the best place to get my wiring for an upgrade on a kitchen? Probably New Range hook up, electrical working outlets, garbage disposal, and microwave oven, MAYBE a double oven hook up?? Thanx, Raul PHX metro
Electrical wire prices are at a premium, so it is best to shop for a great price, check with any big box store, I also check with the local Restore which are Non Profit outlets which are run by Habitat for Humanity, and they sell donated items at discounted prices, you may find a wide assortment of useful electrical materials,, appliances, and some are brand new, so check with your local Restore for more info.
Well Kirk - then you can be the First to make sure your breaker box is properly labeled. Start a new trend and help others to do the same good thing! Ba Safe!
Can I use any washer on the terminal block screws or do they have to be specific? Also can a 4 prong outlet somehow be modified for a 3 prong power cord? Thank you!
Typically a washer is not needed for a terminal block connection. A new 3wire outlet should be installed for the 3wire dryer cord, a 4prong outlet should not be modified.
Installing a new whirlpool wall oven. No outlets (from stove or house power) just a hard wire with wire connectors. My older house power supply is identical to image on bottom right at 2:43 in video (black/red/aluminum twist). However, the stove has a black/red/white/green ground. Can I connect the stoves white/green to the aluminum twist from house power all in one wire connecter? And then black to black and red to red obviously.
Refer to the Installation Manual for the specific oven that you have. If a dedicated neutral wire is required then you may not do this, however check to see if the manual states that the neutral and ground may be bonded together, if so then follow the instructions found in the manual.
Searched dozens of videos, this was the first that shows what I have in my 35 year old home. I have the 2 wires with the ground wire only for the oven. Red and black with a cooper ground. No white neutral wire at all. I presume it still wires the same as in the later part of your video. If I understand correctly, the ground becomes the neutral and the green ground to the oven attached separately? Btw, there is no plug in my application. It is directly wired into a 4 gang box. Does this change anything? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
The circuit wiring for the oven or range should be verified and then labeled, especially if the white wire is in fact a power wire of the 240volt circuit, then for example it should be marked as red. If your oven or range does not have a separate neutral wire then the circuit will be OK to wire. However if the oven or range does have a separate neutral wire then you will need to look in the owners manual for the specific electrical requirements and the wiring instructions for the wire connections.
@@AskTheElectrician Thank you sir; The new oven does have red, black, green and white and also is open free wire w/no plug. Can you re-iterate how that should/would all wire together in the gang box with my old 2wire/plus ground set up?
On a 4 wire range do the ground wire and neutral wire need to be attached to separate bars in the service panel or can they both be affixed to the same bar?
My new range has four connectors, two hot, a neutral, and a ground. I am installing a new four prong outlet and have on hand 6/3 Romex which contains three 6-gauge sheathed wires plus one smaller unsheathed copper wire. My question is, can I use this Romex or do I need to get something with four 6-gauge sheathed wires?
The 6/3 Romex is correct and is used in a typical installation for the circuit, however the wiring between the range and the four prong outlet should be made with an approved Range Cord. The issue is that a free standing range needs to have a cord so that the range may be unplugged.
An approved metallic grounded conduit that is installed according to code with the appropriate fittings, and properly bonded at each end will serves as the ground, again, if it is installed properly, otherwise install a ground wire as well.
@@AskTheElectrician Well, as I said my cable has an included ground but it is not 6 gauge. I included a link in my question to the actual cable I own. Is that going to work or do I need to use a cable where all four wires are six gauge? This seems like an important question.
I just purchased a used electric stove for a rental. The cord on it now is a 3 prong. However the sticker on the back of the stove has a diagram for a 3 prong and 4 prong cord. So I guess it can be wired either way. I have to run a new circuit from the panel, do you suggest I run a 3 wire or 4 wire cable?
This would depend on the specific range that you have, and if the wiring specifications allow this to be done. Check with the installation manual for your range.
The older homes had a non insulated ground wire that was used for the 240volt range. But when a 120/240volt range is installed it typically requires an insulated neutral wire and a ground wire.
Can I run the wire through a conduit from the main panel to the outlet on the wall surface? The old house has something like shiplap wall covering on the inside walls. The ceilings are 10ff high and the area is to low to the ground to access it from the crawl space. The existing wires are run through pvc electrical conduit but its easy to see they did not use 6awg wire and the conduit is only 1/2".. The complete run is only 18ft from breaker to the outlet. Thanks
Yes, an approved surface conduit can be used, EMT being the most common, however there are more attractive wire molding channel products that can be used as well, along with the appropriate fittings and boxes for your application.
@@AskTheElectrician There won't be but maybe 4ft at the most 5ft visible. I'll come straight down out of the main inside the wall and come out of the wall a foot or so from the floor then it will run just passed a window where there will be a wire shelf that goes into the corner and it can be painted when the kitchen is painted. Do I need to use 1" conduit or will 3/4 be sufficient? 6/3 with ground is fairly large I'm not sure of the exact diameter of it. Thanks so much!
I have a stove with 4 connectors attached is 3 wires cord. On the wall side I have 4 wires attached to a 3 wires outlet, meaning the ground is not attached. This is giving a faulty wiring as per the stove display. Can I attached the neutral and bare wire together into the outlet? thank you
Hi Mario - If the circuit has 4 wires then a 4wire outlet and 4wire cord should be installed. This will provide the separate neutral and ground connections that your stove requires, and this will clear the error code that the stove is now displaying. Enjoy your stove!
@Ask-The-Electrician If I am hooking up a 50amp welder circuit 3 prong 6-50r receptacle. i bought some 6 gauge copper Romex thats 3 conductors rd/bk/wh plus bare ground. Would it be preferred to use the bare ground and cap the white in the panel? It is a main panel so I believe the gnd and neutral are bonded but haven't removed panel cover yet... not sure if that is important info to answer my question. Thanks for great videos and good luck with your channel👍
Boa tarde, gostaria de uma informação se puderes me ajudar lhe agradeço,tenho um forno combinado forno e microondas e quero instalar aqui no Brasil,ele tem quatro fios vermelho, preto verde, branco,aqui eu tenho rede 220volts fase neutro e terra,sabe me dizer quais dos fios eu ligo??desde já obrigado..
No, as long as it is the main panel, which is where the neutrals and ground wires are bonded together at the main panel, as required by code at a typical home.
Hey I have commercial toaster I need to test if it's working . It has a L14-20 plug . Could I re wire a 14-50p cord just for the time being to test in my 14-5Op oven outlet? Toasters 120/208/240v. Thanks
House has 3 wire wiring. White, black and bare copper wire. Was connected to 3 prong 240 for old stove. New stove has 4 wire olug set up, red, black, white and green. Is there a converter to plug since i dont want to run a whole new 4 wire to stove location?
I just got a new oven. The old plug and cable are three prong. I'm guessing the oven is four. Does something here need replaced, or may I wire the old three prong cord in and be good to go? Thnaks.
That depends on your specific oven, some are OK as a three prong, but most new ovens require a neutral and a ground. Check the existing circuit wiring, You may discover that there may be a neutral and ground, depending on the age of the home.
Not all ovens are the same, so we typically need to see what the installation manual and electrical wiring requirements require for your specific oven.
hi friend, can I use an electricity monitor between our cooktop range & the electricity wires? we have ariston elect cooktop range (2 burners) in our condo It's hardwired to electricity wires (no wall socket) We'd like to monitor the kw consumed by the range I saw an electricity monitor (V, Amp & KW) online which has 2 connectors on top & 2 at bottom, my question: if I install the device between the electricity feed wire (lines in) & the cook range (line out), will it work & also give us the kw read-out? the monitor device is advertised to connect to the fuse-box. Do u have any alternative solution? Thank you 🙏
Typically a 240volt circuit is monitored at the panel. There are KW usage monitors available for 120volt plug in devices, but that would not work for your application.
It is best to use the Green Ground Screw that is supplied by the manufacturer which will ensure it makes a good bond. Consider obtaining a replacement ground screw from the manufacturer or authorized supplier.
I have a question question My new 2021 range has 4 connections but the the ground and the neutral are bonded together from the factory . At my main panel in the condo the neutral is not bonded to the ground, so I should separate the ground and the neutral at the range before connect the wires correct ? I have a 3 wire outlet no separate ground. So I use red, black and neutral at the range side and leave the ground screw alone since I have no separate ground am I right? Thank You!!!
my old oven has the ground and neutral bonded together , my new range has the same layout, I looked at the electric panel and the ground and neutral are connected it is a new panel It has a ground connections on the left and a neutral on the right and there is a bar connect them together@@AskTheElectrician
So if you're wiring a newer 4 prong oven plug to an old 3 prong outlet, from the diagram that the ground connector gets ran to the middle white neutral wire? How can a ground be piggybacked off a neutral?
A ground cannot be piggybacked off a neutral, the two must remain separate. Consult the installation manual for your specific oven to see if it requires a 4-wire circuit (separate neutral and separate ground) and any wiring information the manufacturer requires for your oven.
@@AskTheElectrician I'm referring to the ground strap that is connected from the green ground screw in the oven terminals to the white middle wire which as far as I know is a neutral yes? i wired the old plug from the old oven (3 prong) to the new oven (4 prong). The ground strap was on the ground and neutral terminal when I removed the 4 prong plug. Isn't the ground strap supposed to be removed and not attached to the neutral when you have a 4 prong plug? It's wired as such from the factory. I just kept the ground strap like it was (ground strap attached to the neutral) and wired the 3 wires on the 3 prong. It works fine. Is there anything wrong with what I did? Wouldn't I be fine being the new oven was already wired with the ground strap attached to the neutral?
Depends on if your neutral and ground is bonded at the electric panel if not bonded at the panel ground and neutral should not be bonded at the range either. Do you have any issue as it is?
@@summerforever6736 it worked fine for a couple of months then my wife cleaned the oven, smacked the heating element pretty good and it stopped working, it would get red hot at one spot right as it comes into the oven from the back oven wall. The stove top works fine and we have a second oven for baking. The range was used, my father in law wanted to help out and grabbed us one before I could get a new one. I haven't checked the panel for the neutral and ground to be bonded yet. I will now. What do you think? If it isn't bonded at the panel I'd think there would be some snap, crackle, pop instantly when I turned it on for the first time? My wife attempted to try the oven again and worked for a couple days, she said she heard it pop (didn't trip the breaker) and stopped working, instantly shut it off and haven't used it since but the stove top burners (not gas) still work fine. I assumed it was the "failed" heating element acting up. They're pretty cheap so I'll probably change that unless you think it's a wiring issue and not the element.
Before installing a 3-wire circuit consider this, For the sake of having the capability to support a 4wire range in the future, it is always best to install a 4-wire.
I move my stove over 2 feet and don’t have enough power cord from the wall How can I move the plug over? Can I put it in a Junction box and wire nut it like 110?
Yes - an accessible junction box may be installed to extend the circuit wiring to the new location. Be sure to use the same size and type of wire and approved wire connectors.
Hi I purchased a new Frigidaire free standing range that came with a 3 prong cord my old stove was wire straight from the panel on a 40 amp Breaker, I purchased a 50amp outlet for it, would it work with the existing 40amp breaker?? It has the 3 wire red black and just the silver wires, is the silver wires my neutral?? On my new plug??
A 4wire range typically requires a 4wire power source (3 insulated wires and a ground wire), unless your range installation manual states otherwise and provides the method of alternative wiring. Some do, some do not - it depends on which range you have.
@@AskTheElectrician I can find a NEMA 14-50 outlet (50 amps) and an NEMA 14-30 outlet (30 amps) but there is no NEMA 40 amp outlet in existence. Can you clarify what outlet you are referring to when you told uncle Freddie that he would have to use a 40 amp outlet?
@@AskTheElectrician. I did electrical design and engineering for 35 years and retired. In all those years, I have never seen a 40 amp 120/240 volt receptacle. Wow, how did I miss those?
for a 3 wire, 2 hot, 1 bare copper; i presume that the bare copper wire should be connected to the metal 2 gang box for a path incase the lives come loose (even though it could possible carry some potential)?
Great question Ginger. A typical range does not need to be away from the wall, it may be flush against the wall unless your specific range states otherwise.
what will happen if the circuit is only 30 amp? is it going to destroy the range, or it will run with less power? what is the difference between 120/240 and 240V?
If a range is wired with a 30amp circuit the circuit breaker will trip when the range exceeds 30amps. A 120/240 circuit includes a separate ground and neutral wire. A 240volt circuit includes a ground wire and not a neutral wire.
Only if the 40amp range is actually connected to a 50amp (or typically a 60amp) outlet at the wall. The actual range circuit size should be verified at the panel.
The wires of the circuit should be tested and identified to understand what the wiring is of the circuit, then we can deal with making the proper connections.
You show three wires all green for the older home then when you show installation you show three different color wires?? Also on my stove the ground isn't connected to the three wires it's off to the side on the stove?
The wire colors shown are an example of a typical installation, however the wire colors for the ground may be bare as you mention depending on the age of the home and circuit wiring, and ground wire bonding may be made to the metal frame of the range depending on the specific range that you have.
The cost would depend on where you live and the current rate for a qualified electrician and the cost for the materials required for your specific project.
Consult the Installation Manual for your specific range. If it states that a neutral wire is required then a new circuit that includes a neutral wire will be required.
I had a surface mounted outlet with 3 wires that come out of the wall. 2 black . 1 bare. I want to istall flush mounted 3 prong outlet but wondering if I can use a metal box since there is no dedicated ground wire? Is metal box allowed for this appliucation?
Hello can i add a #8 to # 6 wire for my stove? The original wire was #6 but due to move the location of the stove had to add some more wire but got #8 does this affect the voltage thanks
No because the #8 wire is smaller than #6, therefore it should not be used as we need to maintain the same wire size to ensure the circuit integrity and safety.
Thank you very much. I’ve seen a good number of videos on this subject. Everybody seems to get sidetracked on details. This was to the point.
Great to Hear - Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for giving me the peace of mind and clarity that I needed that I’m doing the connection properly, the video was to the point, beautiful coverage of the area being viewed with good commentary of the job at hand… what brought me on a search was when I had to go from a 3 prong cord hook up to a 4 prong cord. Being that I’m no professional, I didn’t want to cause any fire or problems to my breaker box because of transitioning from a 3 prong to a 4 prong new cord on my old stove… I had to figure this out on my own… this VIDEO is what I needed for PEACE OF MIND AND A CORRECT INSTALLATION…. Thannnnnnnk you… your my go to videos for my appliances… I just liked&sub ❤💯👍🏽
Very thorough video , real well done .
If you follow these directions you can be confident in your installation.
Thank you Jim! 👍
Thank you. I don't have a bare ground. I have a green ground. Your video is very informative. So much so that I have decided I need professional help.
Glad it was helpful!
This video is excellent, well explained... Thanks a lot...
You are most welcome
Doing this now and very glad to have found your video. Excellent information and very clear. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Garret, I am glad you found the video helpful.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience in this area.
You bet, and Thanks for watching!
Is it advisable to convert a 3 prong outlet to a 4 prong outlet for a new stove with 4 prongs? Or could I just get an adapter?
Great vid and thanks. Need to run a circuit for a new range install on my remodel. Old range was gas. Wasn't sure of the updated codes and you answered all the questions. I am a commercial plumber by trade, Done plenty of water heaters but never a range. I will be pulling all my wire in conduit. Can the ground be #8 instead of #6 like the 2 hots and neutral?
Thanks for your Comments.
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Wow , excellent video , well done explaining stet by step , I’m really impressed, well done
Thank you very much!
my wall plug for my range is a 10-50r i can see 4 cables coming from wall 2 white seem to be on the bottom prong, also i dont have a 50amp breaker at all in my panel! any idea whats going on ima try to find the breaker thats linked to this electric range
Hi, great video. Thanks for sharing.
I got a Samsung wall double oven. The Electrical cord the store gave me has 3 wires only. Hot, neutral and hot. The oven has black, white and nothing on the red spot. This means the oven works on a 110 volts with a 40 amps braker and wire#8?
What does the oven installation manual state for the required electrical circuit? Or - take a look at the nameplate on the oven, typically found inside the door, what does the electrical specifications state. The specifications provided by the appliance is how we determine the circuit requirement, because all ovens are not the same.
very good info, thnaks alot, but please can you tell the type of wire we need for the outlet? as I'm trying to install the 220 outlet for the range and need to know which wire need to buy based on the info you provided in the video ( 4 prong cord and outlet) . Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the feedback.The typical 50amp range circuit is wired with a #6/3 with Ground CU Type-NM cable. When installing with conduit the wire size is #6 Copper, typical Type-THHN.
Thanks, this helped me change my outlet and the range plug.
Fantastic - Glad I could help!
@@AskTheElectrician Hi! I just took out my countertop stove to replace it with a freestanding. I wanted to add a 4 prong outlet but to my surprise there was no red wire coming from the wall. Just white, black and copper. What shall I do? Thanks
Wire is hard to find. Can I use UF wire 8/3 for wiring from panel to double oven through my attic? Thanks
Keep in mind that UF is Underground Feeder cable.
Hey Thank You for clearing that up, a NEW home as compared to an OLD home hook up. Where would be the best place to get my wiring for an upgrade on a kitchen? Probably New Range hook up, electrical working outlets, garbage disposal, and microwave oven, MAYBE a double oven hook up?? Thanx, Raul PHX metro
Electrical wire prices are at a premium, so it is best to shop for a great price, check with any big box store, I also check with the local Restore which are Non Profit outlets which are run by Habitat for Humanity, and they sell donated items at discounted prices, you may find a wide assortment of useful electrical materials,, appliances, and some are brand new, so check with your local Restore for more info.
I've lived in New York for 40 years, never ever seen a breaker box that was properly labeled. Never.
Well Kirk - then you can be the First to make sure your breaker box is properly labeled. Start a new trend and help others to do the same good thing!
Ba Safe!
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Most people are illiterate and can’t spell. And you are surprised that an electrical panel is not properly labeled.😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮😅😅😅😅
Thank you so much for the explanation
your welcome!
For the receptical, what gauge is that?
Is that the proper rotation?! Honest question
Rotation?
Can I use any washer on the terminal block screws or do they have to be specific? Also can a 4 prong outlet somehow be modified for a 3 prong power cord? Thank you!
Typically a washer is not needed for a terminal block connection.
A new 3wire outlet should be installed for the 3wire dryer cord, a 4prong outlet should not be modified.
Installing a new whirlpool wall oven. No outlets (from stove or house power) just a hard wire with wire connectors. My older house power supply is identical to image on bottom right at 2:43 in video (black/red/aluminum twist). However, the stove has a black/red/white/green ground. Can I connect the stoves white/green to the aluminum twist from house power all in one wire connecter? And then black to black and red to red obviously.
Refer to the Installation Manual for the specific oven that you have. If a dedicated neutral wire is required then you may not do this, however check to see if the manual states that the neutral and ground may be bonded together, if so then follow the instructions found in the manual.
Very useful vid and info!
Glad it was helpful!
Searched dozens of videos, this was the first that shows what I have in my 35 year old home. I have the 2 wires with the ground wire only for the oven. Red and black with a cooper ground. No white neutral wire at all. I presume it still wires the same as in the later part of your video. If I understand correctly, the ground becomes the neutral and the green ground to the oven attached separately? Btw, there is no plug in my application. It is directly wired into a 4 gang box. Does this change anything? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
The circuit wiring for the oven or range should be verified and then labeled, especially if the white wire is in fact a power wire of the 240volt circuit, then for example it should be marked as red. If your oven or range does not have a separate neutral wire then the circuit will be OK to wire. However if the oven or range does have a separate neutral wire then you will need to look in the owners manual for the specific electrical requirements and the wiring instructions for the wire connections.
@@AskTheElectrician Thank you sir; The new oven does have red, black, green and white and also is open free wire w/no plug. Can you re-iterate how that should/would all wire together in the gang box with my old 2wire/plus ground set up?
On a 4 wire range do the ground wire and neutral wire need to be attached to separate bars in the service panel or can they both be affixed to the same bar?
If the service panel is the main service panel then the neutrals and grounds are terminated together on the same bar.
My new range has four connectors, two hot, a neutral, and a ground. I am installing a new four prong outlet and have on hand 6/3 Romex which contains three 6-gauge sheathed wires plus one smaller unsheathed copper wire. My question is, can I use this Romex or do I need to get something with four 6-gauge sheathed wires?
The 6/3 Romex is correct and is used in a typical installation for the circuit, however the wiring between the range and the four prong outlet should be made with an approved Range Cord. The issue is that a free standing range needs to have a cord so that the range may be unplugged.
An approved metallic grounded conduit that is installed according to code with the appropriate fittings, and properly bonded at each end will serves as the ground, again, if it is installed properly, otherwise install a ground wire as well.
@@AskTheElectrician Well, as I said my cable has an included ground but it is not 6 gauge. I included a link in my question to the actual cable I own. Is that going to work or do I need to use a cable where all four wires are six gauge? This seems like an important question.
Some of the cables for a range do have a smaller ground wire, and that is fine and acceptable for the circuit to the receptacle outlet.
@@AskTheElectrician Thank you!
Very informative video by :Dave Rongey
Thank You.
I just purchased a used electric stove for a rental. The cord on it now is a 3 prong. However the sticker on the back of the stove has a diagram for a 3 prong and 4 prong cord. So I guess it can be wired either way. I have to run a new circuit from the panel, do you suggest I run a 3 wire or 4 wire cable?
Installing a 4 wire would give you the opportunity to be ready for a new stove that would not work with a 3 wire cable.
@@AskTheElectrician yes, that's what I figured. I went ahead and ran a for a 4 prong. Thanks
What size nuts do you need to connect the cord? I have a maytag advance cooking system. I have no idea how old it is.
The size of the wire nut depends on the wire size, and if the wires are copper or aluminum. Typically gray or blue respectively.
I have an older 3 wire, red, black, and bare aluminum. Is the bate aluminum safe to attach to neutral?
This would depend on the specific range that you have, and if the wiring specifications allow this to be done. Check with the installation manual for your range.
This is a great video! It was simple install because of this video! Thanks very much!
You're welcome Jimmie!
Just curious on the wire 3 wire outlet the uninsulated neutral safe for reinstallation?
The older homes had a non insulated ground wire that was used for the 240volt range. But when a 120/240volt range is installed it typically requires an insulated neutral wire and a ground wire.
Thank you for your help 🙏
You're welcome 😊
Can I run the wire through a conduit from the main panel to the outlet on the wall surface?
The old house has something like shiplap wall covering on the inside walls. The ceilings are 10ff high and the area is to low to the ground to access it from the crawl space. The existing wires are run through pvc electrical conduit but its easy to see they did not use 6awg wire and the conduit is only 1/2".. The complete run is only 18ft from breaker to the outlet. Thanks
Yes, an approved surface conduit can be used, EMT being the most common, however there are more attractive wire molding channel products that can be used as well, along with the appropriate fittings and boxes for your application.
@@AskTheElectrician There won't be but maybe 4ft at the most 5ft visible. I'll come straight down out of the main inside the wall and come out of the wall a foot or so from the floor then it will run just passed a window where there will be a wire shelf that goes into the corner and it can be painted when the kitchen is painted. Do I need to use 1" conduit or will 3/4 be sufficient? 6/3 with ground is fairly large I'm not sure of the exact diameter of it.
Thanks so much!
I have a stove with 4 connectors attached is 3 wires cord.
On the wall side I have 4 wires attached to a 3 wires outlet, meaning the ground is not attached. This is giving a faulty wiring as per the stove display.
Can I attached the neutral and bare wire together into the outlet?
thank you
Hi Mario - If the circuit has 4 wires then a 4wire outlet and 4wire cord should be installed. This will provide the separate neutral and ground connections that your stove requires, and this will clear the error code that the stove is now displaying.
Enjoy your stove!
Can I run 10-2 from the panel to the outlet for a range?
Check the specs for your range, however most will require a 50amp circuit, and #10 copper wire is rated for 30amps, therefore 10-2 is too small.
thank you for shearing
You are so welcome!
thanks for your help
You are welcome!
@Ask-The-Electrician If I am hooking up a 50amp welder circuit 3 prong 6-50r receptacle. i bought some 6 gauge copper Romex thats 3 conductors rd/bk/wh plus bare ground. Would it be preferred to use the bare ground and cap the white in the panel? It is a main panel so I believe the gnd and neutral are bonded but haven't removed panel cover yet... not sure if that is important info to answer my question. Thanks for great videos and good luck with your channel👍
Yes - after verifying the ground, we typically cap the neutral wire and use the ground when the neutral wire is not needed.
Boa tarde, gostaria de uma informação se puderes me ajudar lhe agradeço,tenho um forno combinado forno e microondas e quero instalar aqui no Brasil,ele tem quatro fios vermelho, preto verde, branco,aqui eu tenho rede 220volts fase neutro e terra,sabe me dizer quais dos fios eu ligo??desde já obrigado..
Thank you very much.
You are welcome!
For a newer home 4 wire, will it effect the appliance if neautral and ground are bonded in the panel?
No, as long as it is the main panel, which is where the neutrals and ground wires are bonded together at the main panel, as required by code at a typical home.
Hey I have commercial toaster I need to test if it's working . It has a L14-20 plug . Could I re wire a 14-50p cord just for the time being to test in my 14-5Op oven outlet? Toasters 120/208/240v. Thanks
Connecting the toaster to the specified power source with the proper circuit connection device will enable the unit to be safely tested.
House has 3 wire wiring. White, black and bare copper wire. Was connected to 3 prong 240 for old stove. New stove has 4 wire olug set up, red, black, white and green. Is there a converter to plug since i dont want to run a whole new 4 wire to stove location?
I am not aware of a converter that will create a ground wire where one is not available.
I just got a new oven. The old plug and cable are three prong. I'm guessing the oven is four. Does something here need replaced, or may I wire the old three prong cord in and be good to go? Thnaks.
That depends on your specific oven, some are OK as a three prong, but most new ovens require a neutral and a ground. Check the existing circuit wiring, You may discover that there may be a neutral and ground, depending on the age of the home.
Look at the ovens specs and it will tell you what is required.
is it possible to wire a 4 prong oven with a 3 prong wire instead of swapping out my outlet?
Not all ovens are the same, so we typically need to see what the installation manual and electrical wiring requirements require for your specific oven.
thank you sir much appreciated
hi friend, can I use an electricity monitor between our cooktop range & the electricity wires?
we have ariston elect cooktop range (2 burners) in our condo
It's hardwired to electricity wires (no wall socket)
We'd like to monitor the kw consumed by the range
I saw an electricity monitor (V, Amp & KW) online which has 2 connectors on top & 2 at bottom, my question: if I install the device between the electricity feed wire (lines in) & the cook range (line out), will it work & also give us the kw read-out? the monitor device is advertised to connect to the fuse-box. Do u have any alternative solution? Thank you 🙏
Typically a 240volt circuit is monitored at the panel. There are KW usage monitors available for 120volt plug in devices, but that would not work for your application.
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if you dont have the green screw can we just put to any screw just holding the unit together correct?
It is best to use the Green Ground Screw that is supplied by the manufacturer which will ensure it makes a good bond. Consider obtaining a replacement ground screw from the manufacturer or authorized supplier.
I have a question question
My new 2021 range has 4 connections but the the ground and the neutral are bonded together from the factory .
At my main panel in the condo the neutral is not bonded to the ground, so I should separate the ground and the neutral at the range before connect the wires correct ?
I have a 3 wire outlet no separate ground.
So I use red, black and neutral at the range side and leave the ground screw alone since I have no separate ground am I right?
Thank You!!!
Take another look at the outlet, because it should have a ground wire included.
it uses metal conduit that is the ground i suppose@@AskTheElectrician
my old oven has the ground and neutral bonded together , my new range has the same layout,
I looked at the electric panel and the ground and neutral are connected it is a new panel
It has a ground connections on the left and a neutral on the right and there is a bar connect them together@@AskTheElectrician
Can you convert a new 4 prong stove to the old 3 prong style. Mine comes through the floor and there are only 3 wires present.
It depends on the specific stove that you have. What does the Installation manual say.
What depth 4 inch box was that? 1.5 inch , 1.5 inch with extension ring, or 2.125? Thanks
These boxes and trim rings come in a variety of depths. Choose one that works with your specific application.
thanks for the info
No problem!
What the breaker size for range. It call for 11.3kw
So if you're wiring a newer 4 prong oven plug to an old 3 prong outlet, from the diagram that the ground connector gets ran to the middle white neutral wire? How can a ground be piggybacked off a neutral?
A ground cannot be piggybacked off a neutral, the two must remain separate. Consult the installation manual for your specific oven to see if it requires a 4-wire circuit (separate neutral and separate ground) and any wiring information the manufacturer requires for your oven.
@@AskTheElectrician I'm referring to the ground strap that is connected from the green ground screw in the oven terminals to the white middle wire which as far as I know is a neutral yes? i wired the old plug from the old oven (3 prong) to the new oven (4 prong). The ground strap was on the ground and neutral terminal when I removed the 4 prong plug. Isn't the ground strap supposed to be removed and not attached to the neutral when you have a 4 prong plug? It's wired as such from the factory. I just kept the ground strap like it was (ground strap attached to the neutral) and wired the 3 wires on the 3 prong. It works fine. Is there anything wrong with what I did? Wouldn't I be fine being the new oven was already wired with the ground strap attached to the neutral?
Depends on if your neutral and ground is bonded at the electric panel if not bonded at the panel ground and neutral should not be bonded at the range either.
Do you have any issue as it is?
@@summerforever6736 it worked fine for a couple of months then my wife cleaned the oven, smacked the heating element pretty good and it stopped working, it would get red hot at one spot right as it comes into the oven from the back oven wall. The stove top works fine and we have a second oven for baking. The range was used, my father in law wanted to help out and grabbed us one before I could get a new one. I haven't checked the panel for the neutral and ground to be bonded yet. I will now. What do you think? If it isn't bonded at the panel I'd think there would be some snap, crackle, pop instantly when I turned it on for the first time? My wife attempted to try the oven again and worked for a couple days, she said she heard it pop (didn't trip the breaker) and stopped working, instantly shut it off and haven't used it since but the stove top burners (not gas) still work fine. I assumed it was the "failed" heating element acting up. They're pretty cheap so I'll probably change that unless you think it's a wiring issue and not the element.
Can I use a 4 to 3 prong converter for a new stove?
It will depend on the stove that you have and the electrical specifications as mentioned in the installation manual of your stove.
Does code say 240 recepticals need to be that close to the Floor in a basement?
A typical range has a recessed area near the floor to accommodate the cord and plug and this should be code compliant as well.
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Can you install a three wire instead of a 4 wire in a house when installing an electric range plug?
Before installing a 3-wire circuit consider this, For the sake of having the capability to support a 4wire range in the future, it is always best to install a 4-wire.
Good day sir.. i have a question @4:51 i noticed that the metal outlet box is not grounded. is that a requirement? with the little green screw?
Yes - we do ground the metal box as well before closing up the box - very good observation on you part.
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I move my stove over 2 feet and don’t have enough power cord from the wall How can I move the plug over? Can I put it in a Junction box and wire nut it like 110?
Yes - an accessible junction box may be installed to extend the circuit wiring to the new location. Be sure to use the same size and type of wire and approved wire connectors.
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I purchased a new Frigidaire free standing range that came with a 3 prong cord my old stove was wire straight from the panel on a 40 amp Breaker, I purchased a 50amp outlet for it, would it work with the existing 40amp breaker?? It has the 3 wire red black and just the silver wires, is the silver wires my neutral?? On my new plug??
Your range requires a 50amp circuit, therefore a 40amp circuit is not sufficient.
See more at ask-the-electrician.com
Look at the specs for the range and it will tell you what it requires 40 or 50.
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Can I install 4 wired range to 3 wires power source wire? If yes, how?
A 4wire range typically requires a 4wire power source (3 insulated wires and a ground wire), unless your range installation manual states otherwise and provides the method of alternative wiring. Some do, some do not - it depends on which range you have.
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i have a 40 amp breaker... can i use the 50 amp outlet or does it have to be a 40amp or lower outlet?
A 40amp circuit would have to have a 40amp outlet.
@@AskTheElectrician I can find a NEMA 14-50 outlet (50 amps) and an NEMA 14-30 outlet (30 amps) but there is no NEMA 40 amp outlet in existence. Can you clarify what outlet you are referring to when you told uncle Freddie that he would have to use a 40 amp outlet?
@@AskTheElectrician. I did electrical design and engineering for 35 years and retired. In all those years, I have never seen a 40 amp 120/240 volt receptacle. Wow, how did I miss those?
for a 3 wire, 2 hot, 1 bare copper; i presume that the bare copper wire should be connected to the metal 2 gang box for a path incase the lives come loose (even though it could possible carry some potential)?
Yes - the ground wire may be connected to the metal box as well.
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Can I use car jumper cable wire for this?
No.
Does an electric range need to be away from the wall, like a fridge needs air circulation??
Great question Ginger. A typical range does not need to be away from the wall, it may be flush against the wall unless your specific range states otherwise.
what will happen if the circuit is only 30 amp? is it going to destroy the range, or it will run with less power? what is the difference between 120/240 and 240V?
If a range is wired with a 30amp circuit the circuit breaker will trip when the range exceeds 30amps. A 120/240 circuit includes a separate ground and neutral wire. A 240volt circuit includes a ground wire and not a neutral wire.
@@AskTheElectrician thanks for the quick answer.
Can you wire a 50 amp outlet for a range that is 40 amps?
Only if the 40amp range is actually connected to a 50amp (or typically a 60amp) outlet at the wall. The actual range circuit size should be verified at the panel.
Nice video thanks .
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1 mile range the wires coming out of the wall only have a white black and brown what do I do there are no red wire
The wires of the circuit should be tested and identified to understand what the wiring is of the circuit, then we can deal with making the proper connections.
Great video... Just wanted to make sure 6/3 with Ground.
Glad it helped
You show three wires all green for the older home then when you show installation you show three different color wires?? Also on my stove the ground isn't connected to the three wires it's off to the side on the stove?
The wire colors shown are an example of a typical installation, however the wire colors for the ground may be bare as you mention depending on the age of the home and circuit wiring, and ground wire bonding may be made to the metal frame of the range depending on the specific range that you have.
@@AskTheElectrician Ok finally got it wired up thanks for feedback .
I thought the 3 wires older home has 2 hot and one neutral wires. What is this talk about ground wire in it? I am confused..
What's the average cost for this?
The cost would depend on where you live and the current rate for a qualified electrician and the cost for the materials required for your specific project.
Can I just make a ground strap out of metal
It would be best to use the ground strap that came with the range.
@@AskTheElectrician I bought a used range that had a 4 prong cord and the strap was gone that's why I asked.
The dreaded aluminum conductors
Yes - but you can install copper if you wish!
New Elect code requires gfci breaker, which is ridiculous
In some areas that may be the case, however we have not seen this requirement as yet. Hang in there!
My stove has no white wires!
My cord does….now what?
Consult the Installation Manual for your specific range. If it states that a neutral wire is required then a new circuit that includes a neutral wire will be required.
Aluminum vs copper…copper all day long.
Agreed - except for spec homes and when budget is a concern.
@@AskTheElectrician great vid bud.
I had a surface mounted outlet with 3 wires that come out of the wall. 2 black . 1 bare. I want to istall flush mounted 3 prong outlet but wondering if I can use a metal box since there is no dedicated ground wire? Is metal box allowed for this appliucation?
A metal box may be used when installed properly and according to code for the application.
Hello can i add a #8 to # 6 wire for my stove? The original wire was #6 but due to move the location of the stove had to add some more wire but got #8 does this affect the voltage thanks
No because the #8 wire is smaller than #6, therefore it should not be used as we need to maintain the same wire size to ensure the circuit integrity and safety.
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