electrical problem: electric stove on 30 amp breaker

[roid450]

we have an electrical stove that is hooked up to a 30 amp breaker (that's what it is supposed to use), the stove being the only thing on that circuit. when all 4 heaters on stove are turned on, and oven turned on, the breaker trips after only a 3-4 minutes. the stove is brand new.

any ideas why the breaker is tripping :Q

 

[Loreena]

Most electric ranges require a 50A circuit not a 30A. With a 30A you will not be able to run the oven and two cooktop burners.

 

[blahblah99]

Originally posted by: roid450
we have an electrical stove that is hooked up to a 30 amp breaker (that's what it is supposed to use), the stove being the only thing on that circuit. when all 4 heaters on stove are turned on, and oven turned on, the breaker trips after only a 3-4 minutes. the stove is brand new.

any ideas why the breaker is tripping :Q

Post the power requirements of your stove.

My guess is 240V 50A required.

 

[roid450]

sorry it took so long. this is at my parents other place. i will find out tomorrow for sure though. thanks for the help.

 

[xgsound]

Electric stoves with an oven generally require a 50A circuit. That includes thicker wire between the breaker and stove to prevent an electrical fire. Perhaps the old wiring was for a cooktop unit or separate oven.

Double check the AMPs required for the stove. If the stove only requires 30A, it may only be a loose connection at the pigtail bad breaker. If 50A is required you will need at least 8 AWG wire (this is expensive, but costs less than a fire) if the run from breaker to socket is not excessively long.

See this thread for why 8 AWG wire is needed for a 30+A circuit. http://www.handymanwire.com/ub...87&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1


Jim