T.R.M.
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- StGeorge , Utah
In a situation where you have a old 3 wire range plug and a new range with a 4 wire cord what are the options to remedy the situation ? Are there any options besides changing the cord to a 3 wire cord ?
It is perfectly legit to change the cord to 3 wire otherwise run a new circuit. Make sure when you change the cord the grounding is done correctly as wires must be moved.In a situation where you have a old 3 wire range plug and a new range with a 4 wire cord what are the options to remedy the situation ? Are there any options besides changing the cord to a 3 wire cord ?
The egc and grounded conductor must be tied together in the dryer.Dennis , you mean install the grounding jumper back between the gnd terminal and the frame ?
LOL yeah I guess that was what the OP asked. :lol:Or the range.
IMO, the code allowed (past tense) nm if the egc was insulated-- 10/3 nm with no ground. I know others believe it has to originated at service equipment but that is not how I read or understand 250.140.except(3)So you would say that it is ok to use the ground wire as a nuetral when the circuit is fed by a sub panel and the wiring is NM cable not SE or one of those exceptions?
That is a different issue- then I would change the wire. I usually talk people into an upgrade unless it is not practical.What if is was never allowed to use the Equipment ground in such cases?
(3) The grounded conductor is insulated, or the grounded conductor is uninsulated and part of a Type SE serviceentrance
cable and the branch circuit originates at the service equipment.