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    Fred Peterson Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 18, 2012, 01:20 PM
    A 2200 watt 220 volt device would require a wire size of
    I'm installing a dual LG built in oven. The top oven is 1700 watt and bottom is a 2200 watt. What size should the wire and breaker be.
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    Dec 18, 2012, 01:48 PM
    Barring any other loads inside this unit you can go with #12 and a 20A breaker.
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    Dec 18, 2012, 03:05 PM
    Do you have the installation instructions from LG?
    Isn't this in the instructions?
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    Dec 18, 2012, 03:29 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Barring any other loads inside this unit you can go with #12 and a 20A breaker.
    Probably a 12/3 for lights and maybe a control panel. Surely a new oven would tell you. I count 3900 watts at 240VAC
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