Sir, thank you so much. I can't afford an electrician right now and my old stove went south so I sprang for a new range. Got it home and the outlet doesn't match. 🥺 I found your video and instantly relieved to see that I can do this myself. God bless you for posting! DIY JanSolo.
This is fine for an 240v a.c. unit or a water heater, but not for a stove, oven, or dryer. Using the white wire is always recommended for the neutral in a house. Using the ground bare copper wire for the neutral should always be avoided, however it is fine the way you installed it. In many houses built in 1950's, and 1960's, the bare copper wire was used as the neutral wire.
If the terminals are rated for 75C, then you can fuse it at 50A. but the general rule is 100A and less, use the 60C column, which is 55A for #6 and 40A for #8. correct.
I think the ground in the box is earth ground back at the breakers. Pushing the receptacle back onto the (loose & naked) ground wire may require a fire extinguisher when you flip the breakers. Everyone, please bow your heads for a word of prayer . . . //ji
Wait - if it's a 3 wire nema 10-50 outlet, the third wire is NOT NEUTRAL, it is suppose to be ground. This connector is for two wire w/ground cable where you only have the Red and Black - if using a 3 wire source with ground, then you need the nema 14-50. You just created a safety issue because a neutral wire is not a ground. In your case, the appliance is NOT grounded and can be quite dangerous. You can still use the 3 prong plug, but do not use the white (neutral) wire. As a side note, at no point beyond the service entrance do you bond a neutral and ground. When using the 2 wire with ground on a range, the range itself will have a jumper that connects the ground to the center terminal.
Hey man I’m trying to hook up a 3 prong nema 10-50 that was once a 4 prong, which wires am I supposed to hook up, the 3 prong says white, x, y, and the wires that’s hooked up to the 4 prong is red black white ground so please tell me which once to hook up to the 3 prong please.
@@Not_chris_again yesterday I did a 3 prong with 4 wires. And capped and tapped the ground and hooked white in center and red and black on left and right.
@@Not_chris_again hi, sorry for the delay. You only use black and red on the sides and green ground for the center tab. 3 prong nema 10-50 does not use neutral. Hope this helps. BTW, some appliances need a neutral and would require 4 prongs (nema 14-50). What ever you do, do not connect the ground and neutral together. Only use hot-hot-ground.
@@aaronhagan4036 for the 10-50, you only use hot-hot and ground. If the appliance requires a neutral, you’ll need the nema 14-50. In your case, the white is left off. Please cap the white wire so it’s not able to touch anything.
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What I *don't* get is why the single pin of the receptacle goes in the lowest position when the plug on the power cable will have it at the apex of the triangle opposite where the cord is attached, making the plug need to be inserted "upside down". Also, with the two pins at the top, any cross-pin contact while pulling or inserting the plug is a 220 v experience, when it would be half that if the neutral was at the top. It makes no sense to me. Just installed one of these and came looking to double check I had it "right".
Yes you can. Use the white as a hot wire, use the black as a hot wire, and use your ground as your neutral wire. So put the black under one of the hot screws, put the white under the other hot screw and put the ground where the neutral would go.
New Stove not working.. i replaced range outlet ( wired exactly how other one was) but still not working.. there's only 3 wire.. Ground, Black, and White wire.. if you're familiar with this, please let me know.. thank you and great video 👍
The wires that are connected to your stove outlet should be be black, red, and white, however a black, white and green will still work. Was there an old stove there? And did it work. The wires that are connected to the outlet should be at least number 6 AWG in size. As far as the new stove not working: 1st go to your electrical panel or fuse box and make sure that the breaker for the stove is turned on or the fuses are not blown. 2nd make sure that you are getting power to it by buying a NON CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTER and testing the circuit. A non contact voltage tester cost about $20.00 dollar at a home depot or any hardware store. 3rd If you can't figure it out call an electrician.
blacks should both be your hots, aluminum is your neutral. always good to check the panel to see where the blacks are connected, you can never assume it's wired correctly lol
Yes they do, however, the stove outlet is a 50 amp outlet and the dryer outlet is a 30amp outlet. The same instructions apply. They hook up the same way.
I was following your video. I had turned off the breakers to the kitchen. No appliances or lights were working. As soon as I removed the red wire it fucking exploded in my face. WTF!!! That shit scared the shit out of me.
@@rickyjewett6082 I didn't know the word "Range" was use to identify the stove in the breaker. Tip: Turn all the breakers off. Then, turn off the main breaker.
Yo bro not to call you out on anything. You probably do have more experience than me on all this. But shouldn't you have used a metal box for that to land your ground? Because my understandment is that everything now. Up to code needs a ground and a neutral. If you could please get back to me and explain that that would be so great, brother.
hi.. my stove is hard wired on a 40amp breaker... i'd like to install an outlet for the stove. but from what i understand there is no such thing as a 40 amp receptacle. can i use a 50 amp receptacle with a 40 amp breaker?
@@nirvanarocks83 Your house was most likely built in the early 1980’s or older. That was how they were wired back then. Still legal if your house was wired that way. Kevin
In your panel the black and red will land on a 2 pole 30 amp breaker, the white will land on the neutral bar and the ground will land on the ground bar. I will have to do a youtube video on it. Pictures are always better than explaining it.
Ricky, This is not a good video. In the 1984 NEC, three wire receptacles and branch circuits were to not be installed any more. So anything after 1984 code, must have four wires. For you to install three prong receptacles now in a box with 4 wires is illegal. You do not change the receptacle to three wire, you change the range and dryer cords to four wire. Best wishes, Kevin
OK. Thanks I do understand and acknowledge what you said, however in many older houses there are 3 wire outlets. The video was for people who have very old houses who may need to change out a 3 wire outlet. When I work new construction I always Install 4 wire outlets.
@@rickyjewett6082 100% agree with your comment but, you showed 4 conductors and said to just push the ground in the box. That is the illegal part. See my point?
Best guy to explain electrical so easy and clear to understand. Thank you
Nice, I’m relocating a range and was scratching my head… cause I got 4 wires and a 3 wire plug. Job done !
Outstanding video, so much covered in a clear and straight forward manner. Thank you, sir.
Sir, thank you so much. I can't afford an electrician right now and my old stove went south so I sprang for a new range. Got it home and the outlet doesn't match. 🥺 I found your video and instantly relieved to see that I can do this myself. God bless you for posting! DIY JanSolo.
You can actually just change the cord, for future reference. :-)
CHANGE THE CORD ON THE STOVE . Not the house wiring
This was exactly what I was searching for, thanks for a clear and easy to follow video
Illegal.
Bro, this is like the 3rd project at my house that I’ve done with help from another of your videos. Thank you so much for your info.
Thank you.
Thanks Ricky, you the only one explaining the right words. Looked all over till you, got the job done.
You are welcome.
Thank you, nice job explaining the location of the red,black and white wires
That was extremely informative.thank so much
Good job explaining and demonstrating the process.
Best video i could find for this task. Thanks.
Good video, that's exactly what I'm searching for. Thank you very much. God bless you.
Great directions. Very succinct and straightforward.
YOU MADE IT VERY CLEAR AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND! THANKS FOR SHARING ♥
Thank you from Philadelphia. ✌🏿
Wow! Are you a fantastic teacher!!!!!! I can do this!
Thank you.
Good stuff Ricky - just what I needed!
Wow, I actually bought a 10-3 i instead of the 10-2 and this is the video I needed
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you.
This video is exactly why people can't assume that everything on UA-cam is correct!
What in the world 😮
Yes clear and easy!
Finally! An electrician that uses a screw gun! 😆😆
Good video!
Ricky, i just added a new 240 outlet, but i used the red and black as power and the bare wire in the center port for ground., did NOT use the white.
This is fine for an 240v a.c. unit or a water heater, but not for a stove, oven, or dryer. Using the white wire is always recommended for the neutral in a house. Using the ground bare copper wire for the neutral should always be avoided, however it is fine the way you installed it. In many houses built in 1950's, and 1960's, the bare copper wire was used as the neutral wire.
Thanks brother , needed to get a ground nut for that ground wire
Great video. Exactly what we were looking for. Explained very well!
Nice job. Just what I needed!
Exactly what I was having trouble finding elsewhere! Thank you!
You are so welcome.
This guy is my favorite wish he would put out more vids and is underpaid
NEC code says that for a 50 amp circuit min gauge wiring must be 6 gauge. Correct me if I'm wrong ?
If the terminals are rated for 75C, then you can fuse it at 50A. but the general rule is 100A and less, use the 60C column, which is 55A for #6 and 40A for #8. correct.
Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
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well done my man! helped me a lot.
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Sir, thank you for a very informative video.
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I knew that was you, Ricky Jewet
Thank you!! You've been alot of help.
Very helpful video! Thanks!
I think the ground in the box is earth ground back at the breakers.
Pushing the receptacle back onto the (loose & naked) ground wire may require a fire extinguisher when you flip the breakers.
Everyone, please bow your heads for a word of prayer . . . //ji
Thanks now I know which wire which I didn’t know
Dude knows his shit
Good job but make sure you cap all loose wires (ground wire) and also if you pre bend your conductors installation would be much easier
OK. Thank you. Iron sharpens iron.
Thank you exactly what I needed to know.
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👍 - just what I was looking for - thanks!
Exactly what I had. Thank you for your excellent video.
Awesome video, thanks man!
Thanks
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Alot of help , Thanks
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the video.
Awesome easy to follow!
Thank you good job !!!!
This Old Box - in living color
LoL thanks for the video
Wait - if it's a 3 wire nema 10-50 outlet, the third wire is NOT NEUTRAL, it is suppose to be ground. This connector is for two wire w/ground cable where you only have the Red and Black - if using a 3 wire source with ground, then you need the nema 14-50. You just created a safety issue because a neutral wire is not a ground. In your case, the appliance is NOT grounded and can be quite dangerous. You can still use the 3 prong plug, but do not use the white (neutral) wire. As a side note, at no point beyond the service entrance do you bond a neutral and ground. When using the 2 wire with ground on a range, the range itself will have a jumper that connects the ground to the center terminal.
So eliminate the white and use the ground in the center?
Hey man I’m trying to hook up a 3 prong nema 10-50 that was once a 4 prong, which wires am I supposed to hook up, the 3 prong says white, x, y, and the wires that’s hooked up to the 4 prong is red black white ground so please tell me which once to hook up to the 3 prong please.
@@Not_chris_again yesterday I did a 3 prong with 4 wires. And capped and tapped the ground and hooked white in center and red and black on left and right.
@@Not_chris_again hi, sorry for the delay. You only use black and red on the sides and green ground for the center tab. 3 prong nema 10-50 does not use neutral. Hope this helps. BTW, some appliances need a neutral and would require 4 prongs (nema 14-50). What ever you do, do not connect the ground and neutral together. Only use hot-hot-ground.
@@aaronhagan4036 for the 10-50, you only use hot-hot and ground. If the appliance requires a neutral, you’ll need the nema 14-50. In your case, the white is left off. Please cap the white wire so it’s not able to touch anything.
Thank you 🙏 very helpful
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Thanks for your help,,,great video
Great video!
Thanks
Solo te falto un grounding click para conectar el tierra por si se sale uno de los hot y pegan en el metal ,la. Caja tampoco es la ideal pero nada tiene que ser perfecto,thanks for share !!!
Thank you for the help !!!!!!!
Well explain great video thank you
Great video thank you sr.. you have another subscriber here👍
Great video.
What I *don't* get is why the single pin of the receptacle goes in the lowest position when the plug on the power cable will have it at the apex of the triangle opposite where the cord is attached, making the plug need to be inserted "upside down". Also, with the two pins at the top, any cross-pin contact while pulling or inserting the plug is a 220 v experience, when it would be half that if the neutral was at the top. It makes no sense to me. Just installed one of these and came looking to double check I had it "right".
Good job
Excellent!
My friend is it my eyes or was the red wire a lil exposed on the left side nice job
What if you have black,white,and ground could still hook it up?
Yes you can. Use the white as a hot wire, use the black as a hot wire, and use your ground as your neutral wire. So put the black under one of the hot screws, put the white under the other hot screw and put the ground where the neutral would go.
You can see the plate bowing that means fold wires back more effectively.
OK. Thanks. The wire was really hard and stiff. Thanks for watching. Iron sharpens iron.
@@rickyjewett6082 Huh! Except stone sharpens iron. I'll be the stone, you be the sword. Okay this sounds weird already.
Should have showed breaker wiring also...I didn't need it but some might have
Ricky - Thank you for the video. Question: Can I install a 50amp. 3-wire range outlet with standard 6-gage electrical wires?
Yes you can. You can use 10 awg to 4 awg for a stove range.
@@psychosocial6112 this depends on the specs of the manufacturer, some require #6/2 or 6/3.. always read what the manufacturer requires
New Stove not working.. i replaced range outlet ( wired exactly how other one was) but still not working.. there's only 3 wire.. Ground, Black, and White wire.. if you're familiar with this, please let me know.. thank you and great video 👍
The wires that are connected to your stove outlet should be be black, red, and white, however a black, white and green will still work. Was there an old stove there? And did it work. The wires that are connected to the outlet should be at least number 6 AWG in size. As far as the new stove not working: 1st go to your electrical panel or fuse box and make sure that the breaker for the stove is turned on or the fuses are not blown.
2nd make sure that you are getting power to it by buying a NON CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTER and testing the circuit. A non contact voltage tester cost about $20.00 dollar at a home depot or any hardware store.
3rd If you can't figure it out call an electrician.
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thanks.
Mine only has two black and one aluminum, no ground. How do I wire it and ground it?
That’s the answer I’m looking for.
blacks should both be your hots, aluminum is your neutral. always good to check the panel to see where the blacks are connected, you can never assume it's wired correctly lol
Knoledge is power
When i tighten down the screw, it doesn't hold fit the wire. The wire still pops out.
Any tips how to deal with it 8:44
Cool as AF
What kind of box did you use
I have what I think is the exact same outlet for my electric dryer. Do these instructions apply to that as well?
Yes they do, however, the stove outlet is a 50 amp outlet and the dryer outlet is a 30amp outlet. The same instructions apply. They hook up the same way.
I was following your video. I had turned off the breakers to the kitchen. No appliances or lights were working. As soon as I removed the red wire it fucking exploded in my face. WTF!!! That shit scared the shit out of me.
I am so sorry to hear that. Please be careful.
@@rickyjewett6082 I didn't know the word "Range" was use to identify the stove in the breaker.
Tip:
Turn all the breakers off. Then, turn off the main breaker.
Dude you could have and should have died…please call electrician
I went to collage for this shit if you paid for a book it's worth watching
Yo bro not to call you out on anything. You probably do have more experience than me on all this. But shouldn't you have used a metal box for that to land your ground? Because my understandment is that everything now. Up to code needs a ground and a neutral. If you could please get back to me and explain that that would be so great, brother.
hi.. my stove is hard wired on a 40amp breaker... i'd like to install an outlet for the stove. but from what i understand there is no such thing as a 40 amp receptacle. can i use a 50 amp receptacle with a 40 amp breaker?
i have the older 3 wires not the modern 4 wires
Short answer is yes, because a 40 amp receptacle doesn't exist. This is per code.
What if I have a white, black and a bare copper? I put the white and black on the hot and bare copper on ground/neutral
Yes.
@@rickyjewett6082 wouldn’t that be be against code tho? Neutral being hot and ground being on neutral is that safe?
@@nirvanarocks83 Your house was most likely built in the early 1980’s or older. That was how they were wired back then. Still legal if your house was wired that way. Kevin
Wouldn’t that bare copper wire hit the terminals once you screwed in the outlet?
Yes. That would be copper wire.
@@rickyjewett6082 Took my old stove out today and unfortunately I don’t have a red and black wire. Got a black, a white, and a bare copper. 😳
Can you use 10/3 to wire 50amp breaker box
No, you have to use size 6/3 for 50 amps
Thank you!
First step: turn off the power
If 4 conductors, must be 4 prong receptacle. If 3 conductors, must be 3 prong receptacle. Anything else, not allowed.
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Whats the wire number u used
I used wire size 10 awg
How to hook it to break er
In your panel the black and red will land on a 2 pole 30 amp breaker, the white will land on the neutral bar and the ground will land on the ground bar. I will have to do a youtube video on it. Pictures are always better than explaining it.
Ricky, This is not a good video. In the 1984 NEC, three wire receptacles and branch circuits were to not be installed any more. So anything after 1984 code, must have four wires. For you to install three prong receptacles now in a box with 4 wires is illegal. You do not change the receptacle to three wire, you change the range and dryer cords to four wire. Best wishes, Kevin
OK. Thanks I do understand and acknowledge what you said, however in many older houses there are 3 wire outlets. The video was for people who have very old houses who may need to change out a 3 wire outlet. When I work new construction I always Install 4 wire outlets.
@@rickyjewett6082 100% agree with your comment but, you showed 4 conductors and said to just push the ground in the box. That is the illegal part. See my point?
120v or 240v?
The outlet in this video is 240 volts.
@@rickyjewett6082 It is both.
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