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What kind of wire to use for a 220V electric Conventional Wall Oven?
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Hello Dominick,
I am contacting you because after watching some videos I am a little concern about the wires used to install my electric wall oven.
This is the link to the oven I am installing:
http://www.frigidaire.com/Kitchen-Appliances/Wall-Ovens/Single/FGEW2765PF/
I saw a video on youtube where a similar oven was being installed, but the wires that were used were 8/3 romex which are thick. I want to mention that my oven is ready to be installed, but we have not connected the wires yet. My concern is that in the video I saw for a new electric oven similar to mine and also in one of your videos I noticed that for 220 volt appliances, you guys use 8/3 romex wires. The wires that were used for my oven are 12/3 romex, will that be a problem or a hazard?
You advise would be highly appreciated.
Thank you
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You will need at least a #8 wire for a 40 amp oven. As well as the breaker, 220 volt of course. Do not use the 12 wire.
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Thank you for your answer and guidance Dominick!!
The oven has the follow amps : Amps @ 240 Volts: 15.4 / 13.5
I will definitely remove the 12/3 wires and install 8/3.