What Wiring to Use With a 50 Amp Range?

Ground Wire

• Every range connection needs a ground wire. This wire is connected to a different electrical path than the rest of the wires. The ground wire is connected to the earth and has a reservoir of charge, which will tip the circuit breaker, turning it off, in case of an electrical surge from the appliance. It also protects against electrical shock. It is included with the 6-gauge wires. You need to attach the ground wire to the outlet labeled “Ground” on the back of the range’s plug.

Neutral Wires

• Neutral wires are white in the 6-gauge wire set. This wire is similar to the ground wire, since it is also attached to the ground at certain points along its path. This wire returns any extra electricity to the main power transformer. The white wire connects to the “Neutral” slot on the back of the plug.

Hot Wires

• Hot wires are the wires that actually carry the voltage to your range. They are both red and black. These wires can be connected to either part of the four-pronged plug labeled “Hot.” These wires carry between 120 to 240 volts of electricity.

Cords

• The cord that plugs into the range may be labeled between 40 amps to 60 amps. Cords are designed to carry a much higher wattage than they say so they can be used on many different appliances. Since your range can handle up to 50 amps, any cord near that range works.