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What gauge wire and amp breaker do you use on a stove dryer and hot water heater?
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∙ 12y ago
A stove is a two pole 50, and hot water heater i would recommend the same.
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∙ 12y ago
For a stove, use a 8 or 6 gauge wire with a 40 to 50 amp breaker. For a dryer, use a 10 or 8 gauge wire with a 30 amp breaker. For a hot water heater, use a 10 or 8 gauge wire with a 30 or 40 amp breaker. Be sure to consult local electrical codes and guidelines for specific requirements.
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Will flipping a breaker on and off damage a stove?
No, it will not harm the stove.
How to tell if 1964 240 V stove plug is tripping the circuit breaker or is the circuit breaker bad?
To determine if the stove plug is tripping the circuit breaker, plug the stove into a different outlet with the same voltage rating. If it doesn't trip the breaker, the issue may be with the original outlet or circuit. If the stove still trips the breaker, it may be a problem with the stove itself. If the circuit breaker seems problematic, consult an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue.
Can you use a 30 amp breaker for a stove?
It is not recommended to use a 30 amp breaker for a stove as most stoves require a 40 or 50 amp breaker to operate safely. Using a lower amp breaker can cause the breaker to trip frequently and may not provide enough power for the stove to function properly. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the correct amperage breaker for your specific stove.
Why does your dryer keep tripping the circuit breaker?
Your dryer may be drawing too much power, causing the circuit to overload and trip the breaker. This could be due to a faulty heating element, motor, or electrical component that needs to be repaired or replaced. Ensure that the dryer is plugged into a dedicated circuit to prevent overloading.
What is the difference between a 4 prong dryer outlet and a 4 prong stove outlet?
The four blade dryer plug brings a separate ground wire from the machine to the electrical grounding system. The three blade dryer plug depended on the neutral wire of the plug to make this connection.
Where is heat usually used?
on the stove, oven microwave, a heater, the sun, and dryer
Which outlets will need 240 voltage lines?
A stove, dryer, water heater, furnace, heat pump.
Which breaker is for the hot water heater inside the panel box?
There is no way of telling from here. It will be a double breaker, most boxes will have 3 doubles. One for the stove, one for the AC and one for the water heater. Process of elimination should tell you which is for the heater.
Can you use a 60 amp breaker for a electric stove?
If this is the main service in your home then you probably could not run both appliances at the same time. A range has a 40 amp breaker and a dryer has a 30 amp breaker protecting the feeders to these appliances. Even though both appliances do not draw the maximum current that the breaker allows it would be close. With other devices in use through out the home with the range and dryer on at the same time it will probably trip the panels 60 amp breaker.
What gauge wire is required to hook up an electric kitchen stove?
Normally a new kitchen stove will require a 50 amp breaker wired with AWG # 6/3 with ground wire.
Invented clothes dryer that used heat from a stove in 1892?
who invented the clothes dryer that used heat from the stove
Will flipping a breaker on and off damage a stove?
No, it will not harm the stove.
What size circuit breaker for a stove?
that would really depend upon the stove (I assume that you mean an appliance with an electric cooktop and an electric oven) and the size of the wire present. Most of the time a stove will require a 50amp breaker. This will mean that you would need to have 6 gauge wiring. You can probably get by with a 40 amp breaker and 8 gauge wire if you absolutely had to. Always check the appliance specifications. they will recommend a breaker size.
How to tell if 1964 240 V stove plug is tripping the circuit breaker or is the circuit breaker bad?
To determine if the stove plug is tripping the circuit breaker, plug the stove into a different outlet with the same voltage rating. If it doesn't trip the breaker, the issue may be with the original outlet or circuit. If the stove still trips the breaker, it may be a problem with the stove itself. If the circuit breaker seems problematic, consult an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue.
Who invented the clothes dryer that used heat from a stove?
G T Sampson invented the clothes dryer
Will an electric dryer shock if it is plugged into an electric stove outlet?
You bet it will.
In your home your stove and your electric clothes dryer usually run on?
Electricity.
