Can I Use A 40 Amp Breaker For A Stove. Its done fine for years with no breaker issues. In addition to the breaker.
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There will be no issue in using a 50 amp breaker if you have the correct wire size for the stove and the same type of stove but you can no use a 50 amp breaker on a 40 amp wire for a resistive load like a stove. According to the nec. any household cooking appliance rated at 12kw or less can be served by a 40a circuit. If it says 40 amps. that is all you need in the way of wire and breaker capacity.