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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2019

What's the common receptacle used for 240v Ranges

Not an RV question but my daughter is looking to replace her 240v electric stove/oven. I have not had an electric range in over 30 years. She said the receptacle in the wall now is for 3 prongs. ...
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enblethen
Nomad
Feb 17, 2019
The correct receptacle is the four pin NEMA 14-50R.
Problem is what is the house wired with. Older homes were wired with 6/3 with NO ground. The ground in the range was jumpered to the neutral.
Newer homes are wired with 6/3 with ground. The neutral and ground have the own wire to the service panel.
I would verify your wiring first, then get the correct range pigtail.

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