Got a question for an electrician or anyone that knows more than I do on the subject, (which is almost anyone.......lol!) Anyway I just hooked up an old kitchen range/ oven at the shop to attempt some powdercoating. I had to increase the depth by about 4". I am trying to coat a car rim and the oven is taking a long time to come up to temp. The elements are both good. My question is; Is it possible to wire the upper and lower heating element together thus cutting in half the heat up time? The stove is on a dedicated 60 amp breaker w/ 220v. I know someone from the almighty WERA BBS can give me an answer!! Thanks in advance, Ethan Wera #327nv
I cut out the back of the oven and extended it 4" with sheet metal and welded all the seams so that there are no holes. Essentially I replaced the whole rear wall of the oven
I may have the answer*, and the secret is more juice. I would wire the two heating coils together and then wire them, and everything else together into one big wire. Hook that directly into the circuit breaker. Just in case, also join to several car batteries and any other sources of power you have access to. When you throw the switch, stand safely to the side and insulate your feet by surrounding them with water. *I am not a certified electrician.
Most but not all. Was thinking that that was there to keep the outside of the appliance from getting hot, more than heat in. Does this make a big difference?
More power does not equal more heat, it means your over working your wires beyond resistance and you will fry the wires or cause a fire, insulate it better! And if need be add another element into the oven and wire it into the series! Basically you'll be changing it from a parallel circuit into a series circuit, nothing wrongs with that you'll control both elements from one switch, but you may cause too much voltage threw the wires that may/maynot have enough resistance, Its just easier to add another element and insulate it better
It does both. It will make a difference. I don't know how much. Check your voltage and amperage at the outlet. If you used wire that is too small or have a long run from the panel to the outlet, you may not be getting adequate current.