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tearaap
Apr 23, 2009, 01:40 PM
Hi folks
I am remodeling my home and I just baught a new cooktop that I need to install, I am installing it where my old stove was plug in, a 4 prong plug is already there but I have one problem my new cooktop only have 3 prong and its hard wired ,How do I know if my old stove and my new one uses the same 120v or 240v and can I change the hard wire on my new cooktop to a 4 prong where I can just plug it in
Thanks please help.:confused:
KISS
Apr 23, 2009, 01:49 PM
Basics:
Power requirements for new cooktop?
Breaker size in fuse box for stove?
stanfortyman
Apr 23, 2009, 02:01 PM
Cable size of the existing range circuit?
tearaap
Apr 23, 2009, 02:02 PM
The power requirements for new cooktop is 3 or 4 wire cable,240/208 volt,60hertz,ac only electrical supply with groung. As far as for braeker fuse box I have no idea
tearaap
Apr 23, 2009, 02:17 PM
Cable size of the existing range circuit?
The power requirements for new cooktop is 3 or 4 wire cable,240/208 volt,60hertz,ac only electrical supply with groung. As far as for braeker fuse box I have no idea
donf
Apr 23, 2009, 02:40 PM
Some questions for you:
Please define how you are using the term "Hard-wire"? Are you referring to an armor covered cable on the bottom of the range top?
Typically, a range/oven requires a 40 amp circuit. A cooktop usually requires a 30 amp circuit. Please check your main panel and let us know which breaker you have for the range circuit.
Tell me about the cable for the range, is it a Black - Red - White and bare ground? Or is it a Black - Red - White and green configuration?
tearaap
Apr 23, 2009, 03:38 PM
What I mean by hard wire is the plug is missing from the eng,but yes its three wire red,green,black and help me here what do u mean the main panel and where is it located
tearaap
Apr 23, 2009, 03:45 PM
And yes the range oven is a 40amp
stanfortyman
Apr 23, 2009, 05:33 PM
tearaap, I have to say, from the replies and information I am seeing I really don't feel comfortable giving any more advice. I think this is way over your head.
I wish you luck and hope you get it worked out.
creahands
Apr 24, 2009, 12:11 AM
Hi tearaap
I agree with stanfortyman. This is very dangerous to work on if u do not have to knowledge and experience to do it.
Get estimates from at least 3 licensed electricians and go from there.
Good luck
Chuck