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Powering a gas fired range

14 years ago

Hey guys, I am pulling out an electric cooktop and replacing it with a gas fired range.

I know my two small appliance kitchen circuits can not normally be legally used for other purposes but, isn't there an exception somewhere in the NEC to legally power this new range from one of those circuits since it uses power for lighting only?

The specs for the range call for a 115V 15A feed.

Thanks

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Comments (3)

Ron Natalie
14 years ago
Yes, it's fine:

Exception No. 2: Receptacles installed to provide power for supplemental equipment and lighting on gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units.
weedmeister
14 years ago
BTW: the power is also most likely used for the ignitors.
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Ron Natalie
14 years ago
Actually in many cooktops these days it's more than that. The amount of wiring in my professional series is staggering. It not only lights the burners but it cuts off the igniters when the burners are lit, cuts off the gas if the burners don't light, and cycle two of the burners on and off to bet an extra low simmer.

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