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    Feb 16, 2010, 06:29 AM
    How doe you turn 3 wire 220v into 4 wire 220vShow diagram
    I have 3 (2black 1 bare) wire 220 coming out of my kitchen. How do I convert it to 4 wire for my new stove? Or do I have to run a new line from my panel?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 06:42 AM

    Why do you need to? You can use it if you want to. The range instructions should have a wiring diagram showing both ways of wiring it.

    If you need or want a 4-wire feed you MUST run a new line. You cannot "convert " it.
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