Southwire 250-ft 10 / 2 / Romex SIMpull Solid Indoor CU NM-B W/G Individual pack ( By-the-roll )
Is 10/2 wire ok for electric range
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Hello, and thank you for your question. No — 10/2 NM‑B cannot be used for an electric range, because modern ranges require a 240‑V 4‑wire circuit (two hots, neutral, and ground), while 10/2 provides only one hot, one neutral, and a ground. If you have any additional questions or feedback, please reach out to us at consumersupport@southwire.com.
Was this Answer Helpful ? NO! Not only is 10-2 NM-B cable too small, but it is also 2 conductors short of what is required for an electric range. Most electric ranges require a 40 amp circuit which would require 8-3 NM-B cable and some ranges require a 50 amp circuit which would require 6-3 NM-B cable. You MUST have two insulated hot conductors, one insulated neutral conductor and one grounding conductor in the circuit.
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