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    jbdmjhcc Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 16, 2008, 08:22 AM
    Electric range wiring
    4 years ago my home passed electrical inspection with the range wired on a 10/3 wire in a 30 amp breaker. Today I am finishing out the basement and the inspector tells me I need a 40 amp breaker with a 6/3 wire. Has the NEC changed regarding this?
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    Feb 16, 2008, 08:33 AM
    No, the code has not changed.
    An inspector does not care what size range you put in. For all he knew you were going to use a dual-fuel range that would typically take a 30A circuit. It is NOT his responsibility to catch this type of violation. Whoever installed the range is at fault, NOT the inspector.

    Is this a free standing all electric range?
    If so then you do need either a 40 or 50 amp circuit. The size of the range does matter, but only if it is really big. By this I mean 12.5Kw or larger.

    For a 40A circuit you can use 8/3NM, for a 50A or 60A circuit you can use 6/3NM.
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    Feb 16, 2008, 08:35 AM
    It May be the Range, May even need 50 Amp breaker on #6. New Construction and remodel of Kitchen need 4 Wire Range receptacle and Cord. Existing can be 3 wire.
    Need Specs on Range. Inspector may have noticed Range Name Plate.
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    Feb 16, 2008, 08:49 AM
    I'm not sure if this is the information you are asking for but. Inputs @ 240V are 6,685 Watts
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    Feb 16, 2008, 09:13 AM
    A circuit of 8/3NM and a two-pole 40A breaker are fine for this.
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