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Question by Gopher
Submitted on 7/6/2003
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I needed to add wiring to an older stove, so the kitchen could be accessible. At a local hardware store, the question was asked which wire to buy. I was sold dryer wire, told that it would work just fine. It was installed, and know I think I am being fed a line by a third-party (speaking to the landlord, as the refridgerator need replacing, they fed me a line about why that no longer works.) Is dryer wire ok to use on a stove?

Answer by Blazer
Submitted on 7/22/2003
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Typically a home is wired with a 30 amp dryer breaker which requires #10awg wire. The range is usually on a 50 amp breaker supplied with #8 wire. The previous examples are using copper wire, if wired with aluminum wire the wire would be 1 size larger #8 for dryer and #6 for range. As far as the pigtail you bought if the wire is as stated above #8 if copper and the male end fits into your range outlet you should be fine. Hope that helps

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