I didn’t need to another couple grand to run a new 240V line to my kitchen
I’ve already got a circuit run. A prior owner installed a gas stove at some point 20+ years ago. The issue is that I can’t test the outlet without removing the current oven. Knowing a bit about the prior owners, it wouldn’t surprise me if they went with gas due to an electrical failure. Hooray for question marks and cover ups.
Most ovens can pull out. Code says the outlet you have should be a dedicated circuit. If you can trace the wires to the panel, you can probably see what it is. It shouldn’t go through a junction and be wired directly to the panel.
You can probably even see the wire gauge at the panel, if you’re comfortable taking the cover off. From that determine if it can support 240v at the appropriate amperage. Then it’s just replacing a breaker and receptacle.
I considered trying to move the oven. Not sure how flexible the gas line is, or if it should be disconnected first etc. I’m comfortable with electric, don’t know a thing about gas beyond not to mess with it.
There’s a dedicated 240V 40A breaker in the panel, has been in the tripped position since before we moved in. I haven’t physically traced the line, cramped attic and semi-finished basement. When replacement time gets nearer I’ll take a closer look before making a decision. Just not looking forward to it. Every time I’ve taken a closer look at this place, I haven’t liked what I found. 🫠
Fair enough. Gas ovens are supposed to have a flex line for the final connection.
But I know how that is. I’ve had to open walls because I found circuits that just didn’t have a ground and the flexible conduit they had just would abruptly stop half way without any grommets or anything. The more I see how the previous owner did their work, the more I regret opening anything.
Induction stovetops and ranges are expensive, but induction cooktops are cheap. I’ve been using this one to avoid my gas range for years now. Heats up faster than gas and it plugs in to a normal 120v outlet. Haven’t looked back, except when I absolutely need multiple burners. Maybe I’ll buy a second, lol.
They actually do have that, the copper Charlie and impulse labs are induction stoves/cooktops with batteries so you don’t need a 240V outlet in the US.
I’d totally go induction if:
I’ve already got a circuit run. A prior owner installed a gas stove at some point 20+ years ago. The issue is that I can’t test the outlet without removing the current oven. Knowing a bit about the prior owners, it wouldn’t surprise me if they went with gas due to an electrical failure. Hooray for question marks and cover ups.
Most ovens can pull out. Code says the outlet you have should be a dedicated circuit. If you can trace the wires to the panel, you can probably see what it is. It shouldn’t go through a junction and be wired directly to the panel.
You can probably even see the wire gauge at the panel, if you’re comfortable taking the cover off. From that determine if it can support 240v at the appropriate amperage. Then it’s just replacing a breaker and receptacle.
I considered trying to move the oven. Not sure how flexible the gas line is, or if it should be disconnected first etc. I’m comfortable with electric, don’t know a thing about gas beyond not to mess with it.
There’s a dedicated 240V 40A breaker in the panel, has been in the tripped position since before we moved in. I haven’t physically traced the line, cramped attic and semi-finished basement. When replacement time gets nearer I’ll take a closer look before making a decision. Just not looking forward to it. Every time I’ve taken a closer look at this place, I haven’t liked what I found. 🫠
Fair enough. Gas ovens are supposed to have a flex line for the final connection.
But I know how that is. I’ve had to open walls because I found circuits that just didn’t have a ground and the flexible conduit they had just would abruptly stop half way without any grommets or anything. The more I see how the previous owner did their work, the more I regret opening anything.
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Induction stovetops and ranges are expensive, but induction cooktops are cheap. I’ve been using this one to avoid my gas range for years now. Heats up faster than gas and it plugs in to a normal 120v outlet. Haven’t looked back, except when I absolutely need multiple burners. Maybe I’ll buy a second, lol.
It’s also great for camping.
Already got one but mine is a cheap piece of crap that burns anything I cook low and slow.
And they don’t put the pulse width modulation on any of the labels so I can’t tell if a replacement will have the same problem.
And a big ass battery for when the power goes out, and I’d like to make a meal.
It goes out enough here for me to worry about that.
Get a camp stove and a normal battery.
They actually do have that, the copper Charlie and impulse labs are induction stoves/cooktops with batteries so you don’t need a 240V outlet in the US.