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I bought a convection oven (Bosch, 700 series), and the installation
instructions say it need 15.8 amps (120/240V).
Every book and documentation I researched are mentioning electrical
ovens needing 40 or 50 Amps, so I am a little surprised, and would like
to hear from anybody whether maybe newer ovens are drawing less
electricity ?
I was thinking going for a 30Amps breakers (I don't even think I can
find find 20 Amps 2 poles breakers for my service panel).

thanks.

Fred.

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I bought a convection oven (Bosch, 700 series), and the installation
instructions say it need 15.8 amps (120/240V).


Hi,
15.8 Amps at what voltage? At 120 or 240?

Every book and documentation I researched are mentioning electrical
ovens needing 40 or 50 Amps, so I am a little surprised, and would like
to hear from anybody whether maybe newer ovens are drawing less
electricity ?
I was thinking going for a 30Amps breakers (I don't even think I can
find find 20 Amps 2 poles breakers for my service panel).

thanks.

Fred.

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I bought a convection oven (Bosch, 700 series), and the installation
instructions say it need 15.8 amps (120/240V).
Every book and documentation I researched are mentioning electrical
ovens needing 40 or 50 Amps, so I am a little surprised, and would like
to hear from anybody whether maybe newer ovens are drawing less
electricity ?
I was thinking going for a 30Amps breakers (I don't even think I can
find find 20 Amps 2 poles breakers for my service panel).

thanks.


Double check the nameplate on the oven to confirm, but it is not unusual for
convection ovens to require less power. Do not install a larger circuit
breaker than is required for your unit. In this case a two pole 20 amp CB
is sufficient. If you want to install a larger wire for possible future
upgrades that would be okay, but stick with the proper circuit breaker and
receptacle.

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thanks everybody for your comments. to answer some of your questions,
and summarize:

- I posted twice, because I inadvertently clicked twice :-(. sorry
- I thought bigger was better, but didn't know.... I'll follow your
advice, and get a 20 Amps breaker (my mistake, they do exist).
- it's not a cord and plug oven, you need to do the connection
- I'll check the price of the wire (#10 is really expensive...), see
how much I save if I go with a #12.

thanks a lot ! I'm glad I asked.

Fred.

fredinstl wrote:
I bought a convection oven (Bosch, 700 series), and the installation
instructions say it need 15.8 amps (120/240V).
Every book and documentation I researched are mentioning electrical
ovens needing 40 or 50 Amps, so I am a little surprised, and would like
to hear from anybody whether maybe newer ovens are drawing less
electricity ?
I was thinking going for a 30Amps breakers (I don't even think I can
find find 20 Amps 2 poles breakers for my service panel).

thanks.

Fred.




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In article . com, "fredinstl" wrote:
thanks everybody for your comments. to answer some of your questions,
and summarize:

- I posted twice, because I inadvertently clicked twice :-(. sorry


Hey, no problem. Happens a lot.

- I thought bigger was better, but didn't know.... I'll follow your
advice, and get a 20 Amps breaker (my mistake, they do exist).


Bigger isn't always better. Sometimes it's worse (e.g. if you need a 20A
receptacle, you can't use a 30A circuit). Usually, it's just unnecessary.

- it's not a cord and plug oven, you need to do the connection


In that case, a 30A circuit is permitted by Code. But it's not necessary.

- I'll check the price of the wire (#10 is really expensive...), see
how much I save if I go with a #12.


Lots -- which is a pretty good argument for going with the 20A breaker.

thanks a lot ! I'm glad I asked.


Good luck!

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

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Doug Miller wrote:
In article . com, "fredinstl" wrote:
thanks everybody for your comments. to answer some of your questions,
and summarize:

- I posted twice, because I inadvertently clicked twice :-(. sorry


Hey, no problem. Happens a lot.

- I thought bigger was better, but didn't know.... I'll follow your
advice, and get a 20 Amps breaker (my mistake, they do exist).


Bigger isn't always better. Sometimes it's worse (e.g. if you need a 20A
receptacle, you can't use a 30A circuit). Usually, it's just unnecessary.

- it's not a cord and plug oven, you need to do the connection


In that case, a 30A circuit is permitted by Code. But it's not necessary.

- I'll check the price of the wire (#10 is really expensive...), see
how much I save if I go with a #12.


Lots -- which is a pretty good argument for going with the 20A breaker.

thanks a lot ! I'm glad I asked.


Good luck!

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.



Check your specs. The bosch website seems to list the 700 series ovens
as follows


Broiler Element Wattage 3500
Convection Element Wattage 2500
Bottom Element Wattage 3000
208-240V/60Hz, 4-Wire Check mark
Amps 20

depending on what model you have.

So its a 240 V circuit you need , but only 20 amps

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