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So, the Jennair downdraft electric cooktop that I posted a question about in 2010 is coming out and I’m replacing it with a Jennair downdraft gas cooktop.
The 50A breaker in the main panel feeds #6 Al Type SE cable, which goes to the oven/microwave combo, and then runs to the electric cooktop. The 120/240v electric cooktop has three wires, as does the SE feeder (red, black and bare/neutral).
The new cooktop requires 120v on a 15A circuit for the fan and igniters. Is there a way I can use one leg of the existing 240v feeder to accomplish this? I plan to install a junction box and a 15A receptacle under the counter for the gas cooktop to plug into.
For some reason I'd feel better pulling new wire, since it appeals to my sense of order and correctness, but want to see if I can safely avoid having to do that if there is a common and well-accepted solution.
The 50A breaker in the main panel feeds #6 Al Type SE cable, which goes to the oven/microwave combo, and then runs to the electric cooktop. The 120/240v electric cooktop has three wires, as does the SE feeder (red, black and bare/neutral).
The new cooktop requires 120v on a 15A circuit for the fan and igniters. Is there a way I can use one leg of the existing 240v feeder to accomplish this? I plan to install a junction box and a 15A receptacle under the counter for the gas cooktop to plug into.
For some reason I'd feel better pulling new wire, since it appeals to my sense of order and correctness, but want to see if I can safely avoid having to do that if there is a common and well-accepted solution.