Electric Oven Wiring

[Robert King]

What type of insulated wire should I use to replace part of the internal wiring of a built-in electric wall oven. I assume this needs to be some type of high temp insulation. The original wire appears to be about 16 ga. with woven insulation perhaps fiberglass. Needs to have a hot voltage rating of at least

240 Vac. Can anyone provide info on suitable wire type and source?

Bob

[Doug Miller]

I'm sure the manufacturer of the oven can.

[The Daring Dufas]

Johnstone Supply sells what they call hinge wire in 25 foot lengths. It's nickel plated high temp wire.

I often go by one of the local electric motor rewind shops and get them to cut as much of the same kind of wire that I need. The guys will often give me a short piece on the house. The wire has nickel plated copper strands, high temp silicone insulation and a fiberglass outer covering. The supply stores also sell high temp connectors and crimp on ring terminals. You don't want to use a standard crimp connector on an electric stove.

There are also high temp ceramic wire nuts.

TDD

[RBM]

Years ago I repaired commercial restaurant equipment for GE. We used the nickel coated fiberglass wire that TDD describes. I suppose appliance repair shops would stock it as well as motor shops. Be sure to get only nickel terminals as well, as the copper ones will burn right off.

[Robert King]

With help from e-mail and usenet replies, I found what looks like a good source for small quantities of high-temp wire:

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Thanks to all for the help.

Bob