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    Jul 31, 2010, 04:12 PM
    Stove wiring using SE cable
    Using SE 3 conductor SE cable for 50 amp stove wiring. Cable labeled 3 conductor 6 AWG. Two insulated hot conductors and uninsulated bare wire. Is it permissible to use bare conductor as neutral. Installation instructions permit wiring as 3 wire or 4 wire.
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    Jul 31, 2010, 04:45 PM

    The uninsulated conductor in the SEU cable you describe IS a neutral, but...
    This is not legal for a new range circuit. Hasn't been for several code cycles now.
    You must use SER cable with three insulated conductors and a bare ground.
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    Jul 31, 2010, 06:35 PM

    Not a new circuit, just a new stove. Don't want to pull new cable unless I have to.
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    Jul 31, 2010, 07:17 PM

    Oh, for existing circuit you are still fine.
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    Jul 31, 2010, 07:40 PM

    Thanks Stan. That was what I thought but I wanted to be sure. I know what I don't know. I wanted to be sure so I ask you.
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