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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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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2019
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


I agree it should be upgraded! Only issue is if it's a 3 conductor romex feeding the outlet.

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