โFeb-16-2019 04:19 PM
โFeb-18-2019 06:30 AM
Ron3rd wrote:
OP here; turns out she has the 4 prong receptacle so she's got the updated standard. Thanks for all the info
โFeb-18-2019 06:10 AM
โFeb-17-2019 12:24 PM
โFeb-17-2019 12:17 PM
โFeb-17-2019 11:59 AM
toedtoes wrote:
But, a brand new stove itself has the option of what plug to put on it. If the 3-prong plug was not legal, then the stores would only sell the 4-prong plug with the stove.
This isn't going out to make your own repairs against code, this is about buying a new appliance and having it installed - and that installation offers the choice of plugs. That is a big sign that 3-prong plugs are allowed for electric stoves IF installed correctly.
Prior to 1996, only mobile homes required 4-prong plugs. The code revision changed that so ALL newly built homes require 4-prong plugs. It did NOT change the rule for older homes. So, if all you are doing is buying and plugging in a new stove, you can continue to use the 3-prong plug. IF you update the wiring, you are required to change to the 4-prong plug.
โFeb-17-2019 11:00 AM
โFeb-17-2019 09:39 AM
toedtoes wrote:
Easy way to know if it is against code: If it were against code, then you wouldn't have the option to buy the 3-prong cord. You'd have the buy the 4-prong cord and re-wire to fit it.
โFeb-17-2019 09:39 AM
Dave H M wrote:
So now it is clear as a bell. :h
In my house i just wire new appliances in like the old one coming out.
Having to buy a new cord and rewire is BS to me. I have a three wire on my drier and stove.
Delivery guys have tunnel vision and probably for a good reason.
Can't you just tool over there and hook it up for her and shove it back in the space?
โFeb-17-2019 07:46 AM
โFeb-17-2019 07:26 AM
Bud
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โFeb-17-2019 06:34 AM
ScottG wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
3 prong...cause that is what is in dughter's house
Those are against code now and for good reason!
With a three wire 240V cord you can have a situation where the chassis of the stove is at 120V to ground. Something I was shown one time by touching the stove top and a nearby faucet. :E
โFeb-17-2019 06:20 AM
larry cad wrote:
Exception: For existing branch-circuit installations only
where an equipment grounding conductor is not present in
the outlet or junction box, the frames of electric ranges,
wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units,
clothes dryers, and outlet or junction boxes that are part of
the circuit for these appliances shall be permitted to be
connected to the grounded circuit conductor if all the following
conditions are met.
(1) The supply circuit is 120/240-volt, single-phase, 3-wire;
or 208Y/120-volt derived from a 3-phase, 4-wire, wyeconnected
system.
(2) The grounded conductor is not smaller than 10 AWG
copper or 8 AWG aluminum.
(3) The grounded conductor is insulated, or the grounded
conductor is uninsulated and part of a Type SE serviceentrance
cable and the branch circuit originates at the
service equipment.
(4) Grounding contacts of receptacles furnished as part of
the equipment are bonded to the equipment.
โFeb-17-2019 05:22 AM
Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow
โFeb-17-2019 04:39 AM