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I’m installing a new range top in a 30 year old house. I don’t know that much about wiring, but I figure that I’m safe when I duplicate what’s already there, and of course make sure the power is off when I’m working. In the case of this stove however, I’ve run into what is a mystery to me.
Basically, the red wire from the old stove goes to the black (aluminum) supply, and the black wire goes to the red (aluminum) supply, with white going to ground. The stove worked fine throughout its lifespan, but these wires don’t make sense to me. How should I install the new stove?
Don’t worry, I’m going to read a book on wiring before I forge ahead! Just wanted to see what everyone had to say about this.
—WT Corbett in Georgia
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I'm installing a new range top in a 30 year old house. I don't know that much about wiring, but I figure that I'm safe when I duplicate what's already there, and of course make sure the power is off when I'm working. In the case of this stove however, I've run into what is a mystery to me.
Basically, the red wire from the old stove goes to the black (aluminum) supply, and the black wire goes to the red (aluminum) supply, with white going to ground. The stove worked fine throughout its lifespan, but these wires don't make sense to me. How should I install the new stove?
Don't worry, I'm going to read a book on wiring before I forge ahead! Just wanted to see what everyone had to say about this.
---WT Corbett in Georgia