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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
It is not a recommended procedure. Depending on what size service entrance cable it is the wire size will be too large to fit into the breaker and range lugs. Cutting strands off of a larger size wire to fit into the lugs is not acceptable. If this is new construction then the electrical inspector will reject the installation for not using the properly sized cable to feed the range. Use the proper size cable and feel free that there is not going to be any problems further on. The wire should be 3 conductor #8 fed from a two pole 40 amp breaker.
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What size wire do you need for a 100amp braker?
Service entrance wire should be AWG #3 copper.
How many amps is 250 MCM wire good for?
300 Amps if used for service entrance conductors. Table 310.15
What size USE wire is needed for 200 amps?
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
What size feeders for two 225 amp panelboards?
Use AWG #1 copper service entrance wire and #4 copper ground wire.
What size aluminum wire for 1200 amp service?
For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).
Is it legal to use aluminum wire for a stove or dryer in Florida?
aluminum wire violates code for any use anywhere in US. If this is true, why would aluminum wire be sold? I know it is used for service entrance.
Can 1 0 wire be used for both hot wires and ground in a service entrance?
Yes 1/0 wire can be used for both ungrounded( hot wires) and the grounded conductor (neutral).
What size wire do you need for a 100amp braker?
Service entrance wire should be AWG #3 copper.
How many amps is 250 MCM wire good for?
300 Amps if used for service entrance conductors. Table 310.15
What is the wire that runs from the electric meter to the breaker box called?
Service Entrance Conductors.
What cable for 150 amp Service Entrance Cable?
200 amp service entrance wire should be AWG # 2/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum.
What size USE wire is needed for 200 amps?
As a service entrance wire you need AWG # 3/0 gauge copper.
What size feeders for two 225 amp panelboards?
Use AWG #1 copper service entrance wire and #4 copper ground wire.
When the green wire to a 220 stove cord is not in use does it have to be capped or can it be left exposed?
The ground wire must all ways be used. This is your first line of defence if a short circuit occurs. It is the current return path that trips the breaker and disconnects the load from the main service panel. The green wire on a stove cord, at the stove end, must be connected to the frame structure of the stove. Look for a ground lug or ground screw to connect to. If you can not see one, pick up one at a local DIY store and install it. Safety first.
What size aluminum wire for 1200 amp service?
For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).
Is 10'2 wire heavy enough for an electric stove?
If the stove is rated for 30 amps then 10 wire would be enough. However if the stove is rated for 40 8 wire would be needed, 50 6 wire
How do you wire a 3 wire 240 volt stove to a 240 volt 4 wire feed?
Change the cord/plug on the stove to a four wire cord/plug. When installing the new plug remove the grounding strip that connects the center lug in the stove wiring block to the frame of the stove. Connect the white wire from the new plug to the center lug. Connect the green wire from the plug to the stove frame.
