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    Jul 23, 2012, 02:59 PM
    Is the same size wire used for a stove and a dryer?
    I want to place an electric stove where my dryer is now located? Is the same outlet used for both?
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    Jul 23, 2012, 03:11 PM
    That would depend on the # of amps used.If the amps are the same then the plug would be same. Even with the amps the same there may be a small difference plugs but the wire would be the same.

    be sure that the breaker is off when working on the outlet.

    Chuck
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    Jul 24, 2012, 02:43 AM
    A standard dryer is a 30 amp circuit, an a range is 40. No, you cannot use the dryer outlet or circuit for a range. A new circuit, to include #8 cable, a 40 amp circuit breaker, and a 40 amp receptacle is needed.
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