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number 8 wire is rated for 40 amps, number 6 wire is rated for 50 amps Your stove manual should tell you, for that model stove, you could also look at the plug on the back of the stove, draw the pins on a sheet of paper, take the sheet of paper to the supply house with you when you go and someone behind the counter will tell you which breaker to get and what correct size wire to get to go with your stove.

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For a 240V electric stove, you typically need to use a 6-gauge wire for a 50-amp circuit and a 8-gauge wire for a 40-amp circuit. It's important to consult local electrical codes and regulations, as requirements can vary.

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In the UK the wire should be 4 mm2 cross section for a permanent installation. That size of wire is commonly stocked in DIY shops, with live-brown, neutral-blue and earth-bare conductors.

Many UK cookers are 30 amp which needs 6 mm2 cable; that is also easy to find.

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