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    Sep 1, 2007, 07:28 AM
    Circuit breaker for a stove
    My stove is pulling 32-34 amps when in full use what would be a good size breaker for this appliance.
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    Sep 1, 2007, 11:34 AM
    The minimum range circuit allowed by code is 40 amp circuit with #8 copper wire.
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    Sep 1, 2007, 05:39 PM
    I have always used a 50 amp on my stoves, but as tkrussell noted you have to be sure that the wiring is able to handle that amp rating
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