40 Amp Electric Range Outlet
They do make a 40 50 amp outlet and plug that would work fine for your range.
40 amp electric range outlet. This comes with terminal end cord clamp to relieve strain on terminal. The new stove requires at least 40 amps our breaker is 40 amp. If you want to install an outlet to plug in the stove you must choose the outlet configuration that corresponds to the current draw of the appliance. Universal electric range cord is designed for 3 pronged outlets.
Cord clamp on the terminal ends helps relieve strain on the terminal. The power demand of ranges varies depending on the rating of the appliance but in most cases a 50 amp 240 volt circuit is required wired with 6 gauge wire. It will not ruin your range to be on a 50 amp breaker it will only draw what it needs. Fits most major brand electric ranges.
The outlet says 30 amps on it and the holes are shaped a little different then the plug but the plug still fits into the outlet and the stove comes on. Molded on right angle plug helps keep the cord close to the wall. 50 amp flush mount dryer receptacle 125 250 volt nema 14 50r 3 prong 4 wire straight blade industrial grade dryer receptacle outlet with installing screws and stainless cover by singpad 12 99 12. Ring terminals allow for easy hookup.
If you were installing a four wire 220 outlet chances are it s for a stove oven. It has molded on right angle plug to keep cord close to wall. 4 wire outlet the wire. 40 amp range cord is compatible with free standing electric ranges.
These wires are a lot harder to handle and thread through the walls and ceilings and generally cost a lot more than your normal 12 and 14 wires. The ge 4 prong 4 ft. Circuit grounding is required so all 240 volt receptacles have four slots but 30 amp receptacles such as the nema 14 30 won t accept a plug from a 40 or 50 amp appliance. Usually there is a maximum recommended breaker size based on the range wiring but i usually install 40 50 amp outlets with a 50 amp breaker and wiring so if a high end unit is purchased at a later time the wiring can handle the load.
Now this could be either 40 or 50 amp.