Range hookup

[BgBmBoo]

Hello GJ electrical pros,

In a few weeks we will be getting a new all electric slide in range and was hoping for a extra set of eyes on my electrical plan. The old range utilized a 3 wire circuit running to a subpanel that I am in the process of eliminating, so now is the perfect time to run a whole new circuit from my main house panel. New range calls for a 40 or 50 amp circuit so my plan is to:

- Utilize an empty 50 amp breaker that I already have (previous owners had a hot tub I think)
- Run new 6/3 NM-b - approximately 60 -75 ft.
- Install surface mount 14-50r plug (range in an island)

Anything else I need to be aware of for this install? Torque specs on the breaker or plug I need to follow? I'm planning on using whatever 14-50r plug my local Lowes has in stock, is it worth buying a nicer plug? I have a few weeks, so I could order one if needed.

Appreciate any input. I have a habit of second guessing myself so I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking something.

 

[jim111]

Be sure to check the specs on new range for exact placement location of the outlet

 

[iron block]

New range is still 3 wire? I would have thought 4 wire for a range these days.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

New range is still 3 wire? I would have thought 4 wire for a range these days.

Huh?

He never said anything about the new range being 3-wire.

Regqrdless any range can be made 3-wire OR 4-wire.

All u have to do is add(for 3-wire) or remove(for 4-wire) the bonding strip at the terminal connections.

 

[BgBmBoo]

Be sure to check the specs on new range for exact placement location of the outlet

Will do.

Regqrdless any range can be made 3-wire OR 4-wire.

All u have to do is add(for 3-wire) or remove(for 4-wire) the bonding strip at the terminal connections.

Interesting side note, every single range we looked at had installation instructions for 3 or 4 wire except for the one we ended up buying. Doesn't mean it can't be hooked up 3 wire, but I found it interesting that they specifically called for 4 wire and didn't provide any guidance on hooking it up 3 wire. It wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't come with a bonding strip either.

 

[75gmck25]

I installed 6/3 and a 50 amp receptacle for our new range and there was nothing complicated except the placement of the receptacle. Ours was dual fuel and you had to put the receptacle and gas connection within a certain area so it would clear the recess in the back of the range. IIRC I installed the receptacle horizontal because it was easier to route the cord and plug it in.

It was also a little bit of a PIA to get the connections on the range plug, since I was not used to working with wire that big and fitting it into the housing. The breaker end seemed to be easier to work with because I had more space to make the connections.

Bruce

 

[sberry]

Will do.



Interesting side note, every single range we looked at had installation instructions for 3 or 4 wire except for the one we ended up buying. Doesn't mean it can't be hooked up 3 wire, but I found it interesting that they specifically called for 4 wire and didn't provide any guidance on hooking it up 3 wire. It wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't come with a bonding strip either.

This is a good thing and you are doing it correctly. A recept from the box store is fine, new wire is the way to fly. Elimination of old stuff is good.
I did the exact same thing a while back, did a service upgrade for a bud and moved the range with new wire from the old service which was turned to sub to the new main. Actually took laundry and water heater off and moved also.