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Creehan
May 26, 2008, 04:56 AM
Replacing an old stove with a new range in a different location in the Kitchen. The old 4-wire service is too short to reach the new location. Can I put a junction box in the line and take a new wire from the junction box to the new stove? Or do I have to replace the wire with a longer wire from the breaker to ne stove?

donf
May 26, 2008, 05:38 AM
Creehan,

What is the amperage of the existing circuit? What is the amperage required by the new stove?

Stratmando
May 26, 2008, 06:22 AM
If the wires are the right size, you could add a junction box, grounded, with cover and extend to new location.
Don't skimp on box size.