Enough Amps for a Gas Stove w/ Electric Ignition
I’m a complete novice about electrical so I am hoping someone can help a newb. I never thought about power in my prewar co-op until I nearly blew a fuse a couple of days ago and now I am worried I don’t have enough amperage or voltage for my gas Bertazzoni stove, which is being…
I’m a complete novice about electrical so I am hoping someone can help a newb. I never thought about power in my prewar co-op until I nearly blew a fuse a couple of days ago and now I am worried I don’t have enough amperage or voltage for my gas Bertazzoni stove, which is being delivered tomorrow.
The manual says, “This unit is manufactured for a polarized,
grounded 120 volt/60 Hz, 16 amp system.
Electric power consumption is about 150 W.
The minimum of 102 VAC is required for proper
operation of gas ignition systems.”
My fuse box has 4 15 amps fuses, 1 30 amp fuse and 1 20 amp fuse. How do I know if I will have enough power going to the stove outlet? Will all of the 15 amp fuses be inadequate? Please chime in if you know and thanks tons.
Bklyn Fire Alarm guy,
I was interested to read that you have a Bertazzoni range [because you’re someone whose knowlege of “nuta and bolts” stuff I respect. We’ve been dithering abiut whether to buy one for a couple of years (our 36 year old Caloric works, but is rusting out). I kake it you’ve had no problems with your Berta?
If you still have a service with fuses? Maybe it’s time to upgrade to a new 200 amp service.
Here I found somewhat popular explanation on how to calculate amps:
http://www.generatorguide.net/watt-acpower.html
if you do not want to comprehend it, just assume that the range will consume <3 Amps with the worst PF.
Thanks, Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy. It’s also good to hear from a Berta owner; this is my first major appliance purchase (ever) and I’m all hivey about it.
You should be fine. The draw from the range is fairly small. The ignition sparker and the convection fan don’t consume alot of juice.
Congrats on the Bertazzoni! I have one and love it.