LD1
Epic Contributor
Hopefully some of you electricians that are well versed in code and all can help me out.
In the midst of selling my home and under contract. Home inspection was done, then I get the request for remedy sheet.
One of the things listed was "overfused condition".
Not sure what this meant. So no idea how to correct. So I called the inspector that did the inspection to get some clarification. He stated it was the range wiring.
There is a thing on the back of the range that reads just like this
Problem is, it is being fed with a 60a breaker and 6 ga wire. He said I need to change to a 40a or 50a breaker. Is that correct? I thought you size the breaker to the wire, and not the device?
In the midst of selling my home and under contract. Home inspection was done, then I get the request for remedy sheet.
One of the things listed was "overfused condition".
Not sure what this meant. So no idea how to correct. So I called the inspector that did the inspection to get some clarification. He stated it was the range wiring.
There is a thing on the back of the range that reads just like this
A UL listed power cord rated at 240v minimum, 40 amp or 50 amp power supply cord that is marked for use with nominal 1 3/8" diameter connection openings, with closed loop terminals and marked for use with ranges shall be used on this product.
Problem is, it is being fed with a 60a breaker and 6 ga wire. He said I need to change to a 40a or 50a breaker. Is that correct? I thought you size the breaker to the wire, and not the device?