{"id":169,"date":"2023-12-31T23:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T23:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:22:26","slug":"electrical-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/my-okeefe-merritt-stove-restoration-intro\/electrical-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical System"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797bb7c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797bb7c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"612\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-170\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/letThereBeLight.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/letThereBeLight.jpg 816w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/letThereBeLight-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/letThereBeLight-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of my OKM\u2019s favorite characteristics is the full separation of gas\u00a0and electrical functions. I cooked and baked for over a year without the stove being plugged in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>My stove\u2019s electrical system was configured to power and control:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>clock<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>timer<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>fluorescent light, switch, ballast, starter<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>oven light<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>timed oven gas flow switch (solenoid)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>timed electric outlet<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>standard electric outlet<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When I first got the stove I plugged it in to see what worked. The fluorescent light turned on and the timer buzzed \u2013 an indication that at least some things worked. The oven light didn\u2019t turn on when the door was open. The other items were functional unknowns. So I unplugged it, figuring to wait until I felt like tackling that huge unknown facet of the stove.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797c0b4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797c0b4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"490\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-173\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wireTangle.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wireTangle.jpg 698w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wireTangle-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Electricity was nice but not essential. Plus I didn\u2019t feel confident the electrical system was totally safe. It was obvious it hadn\u2019t been touched or updated in decades. In car parlance, it had skipped half a dozen oil changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During the initial restoration phase\u00a0 I focused on general cleaning and managing the gas side of things; detecting and fixing gas leaks, surface cleaning, restoring gas-related items like valves, burners, pilots, thermostats, thermocouples, etc. That took about six months, then I decided to take a restoration break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Let the Electrons Flow<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many months later\u2026the time hath arrived! Time to see what all this electric wire action was about and how to properly update it. Obviously, I could have hired an electrician, but that would not have been my version of DIY fun. Again, one of the best things about these vintage stoves was accessibility to most functional components. No motherboards, mysterious microscopic elements or critical software updates. Nearly all electrical connections were easy to see and trace, at least after the layers of prehistoric debris was removed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The section on the back of the stove that supported the key electrical connections and the thing that looked liked something attacked by an ice storm was the stove\u2019s power distribution panel. Likely it had been untouched since the day it was assembled. It was coated with what looked like icicles of dust and dirt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797c4a6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797c4a6\" id=\"attachment_478\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"593\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-174\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_1-300x260.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stove\u2019s hidden power distribution panel. Decades of accumulated kitchen dust.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Removing the dripping dust helped me very little towards understanding what was connected to what. I wasn\u2019t an electrician, but I figured after 60 plus years, it was time to perform a little update in wiring, connectors and such.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797c7df&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797c7df\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"593\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-175\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_2.jpg 576w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_2-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_2-300x309.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With no understanding about the electrical \u201cweave\u201d of wires and why electrical components were linked the way they were, the best I could do was to replicate every pathway with new wires, terminals, etc. wherever possible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Replicating meant tagging every wire, what it was connected to and the color of the wire, then replacing with new wires and connectors, following the exact same pathways.\u00a0 Masking tape and a marker was all that I used.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To prepare for this DIY phase, I had to learn some new terms, like:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>4 gang terminal blocks<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>fluorescent light 25W starter, starter base and 0.52 amp ballast<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>fork and ring terminal ends<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>high temp wire nuts<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>fiberglass looms<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>insulated high temperature single stranded wire<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>LED retrofit kit *<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>etc\u2026<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The hardest things to find were the high temp wire and high temp (ceramic) wire connectors. Given the entire panel was hanging just an inch or so off the back of the oven and broiler chambers, I wanted the wires to have exceptional protection;\u00a0 nothing a standard hardware store could fulfill. It turns out, the local hardware stores and nearly all electrical supply businesses couldn\u2019t fulfill those needs. Not quite sure why. Fortunately, I lived near very specialized great brick and mortar resources:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.halted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HSC Electronics<\/a> (3500 Ryder Street, Santa Clara, CA); now <a href=\"https:\/\/excesssolutions.com\/\">excesssolutions<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>an awesome<strong> Appliance Parts Company<\/strong> (1062 The Alameda, San Jose, CA)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>a fabulous lighting restoration business \u2013 <strong>Phoenix Antique Lighting &amp; Building H\/W <\/strong>(1887 W. San Carlos AveSan Jose, CA)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Thanks to APC and HSC, I acquired plenty of high temp wire in white (16ga), black (12ga) and green (12ga). The stove also used a small amount of red wire. Someone\u2019s suggestion to simply color a segment of white wire with red paint or tape was a great workaround to locating red high temp wire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797cd25&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797cd25\" id=\"attachment_515\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"802\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-176\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/porcelainConnectors.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/porcelainConnectors.jpg 823w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/porcelainConnectors-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/porcelainConnectors-768x748.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vintage porcelain wire connectors<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I wanted porcelain wire connectors to go with the high temp wire. Unlike plastic wire nuts, porcelain ones are truly high temperature tolerant. However, nearly all local businesses that carried electrical supplies not only did not carry them, they weren\u2019t quite sure what they were. Thankfully, it was possible for me to order them online. But I wondered \u2013 was there was a local supply, other than my own 1938 house\u2019s knob and tube electrical system?\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe antique stores carried some since porcelain connectors were used before plastic ones came out. Luck fell my way when I discovered the Phoenix Antique lighting shop in San Jose;\u00a0 the only local antique dealer who actually collected them!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797d077&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797d077\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"778\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-177\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresPanel.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresPanel.jpg 578w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresPanel-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresPanel-300x404.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>WRT the panel\u2019s two terminal blocks, I identified each screw by the same row\/column system as Excel. Rows were 1-4, columns A-D. Before removing a wire, I\u2019d tag each end with tape. The end that connected to a terminal block might be 1D or 3A, depending on which screw it was connected to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797d39d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797d39d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"738\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-178\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/terminalBlockID.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/terminalBlockID.jpg 752w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/terminalBlockID-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With every electrical connection tagged, checked, double checked and photographed, it was time to disconnect everything from the panel. This step terrified me. If I made a tagging mistake, it\u2019d likely be a very, very long time before I had the patience to fix the mess or the money to hire an electrician.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797d6ca&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797d6ca\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-179\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved-850x573.jpg 850w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wiresOldRemoved.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once all the wires were unconnected from the panel, I removed the other parts; starter base, oven door switch, ballast and terminal blocks. Even the poor rusty panel got a beauty treatment (derusted and repainted). For all painting tasks I used either high temperature products; paints made for coloring engines or outdoor grills and barbecues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797da05&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797da05\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-180\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel4-849x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel4-849x1024.jpg 849w, 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It was obvious rewiring was desperately needed. One by one I replaced the old wire with the new, making sure to replicate the tags. It was no time for creativity. I decided I\u2019d replace about 80% of the wiring. The fluorescent wiring would remain mostly untouched since I had plans to replace the entire fluorescent cable harness with an LED system that wouldn\u2019t need a ballast or starter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797edbf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797edbf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored-850x1134.jpg 850w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored.jpg 881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797f0c7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797f0c7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"777\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-186\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored2.jpg 893w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored2-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored2-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/electricPanel_restored2-850x740.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Slowly, one by one I replaced each old wire segment and fork terminal; each old wire connector with a new one. With my breath held, I plugged in the stove. I tried the cooktop light, listening for the clock to hum, toyed with the timer. Nothing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It was hard to tell where the problem was. I needed someway to test continuity, voltage, etc. This was where I needed someone with electrical skills and tools. Good thing my brother was an amateur electrician. With his multimeter and knowledge, he determined the wiring was good; just a couple of tweaks were needed. Tightening a couple of terminal block screws, reseating the fluorescent tube, etc. and <strong>ta da!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A week or so later the fiberglass looms (wire sleeves) arrived. These were sleeves to run 3-4 wires through. The sleeves provided extra protection. They were part of the original installation, so I added those looms to the wiring harness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797f441&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797f441\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"940\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-187\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/looms.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/looms.jpg 705w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/looms-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/looms-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even the things that didn\u2019t work right after I bought the stove now worked. The oven light lit, the clock worked, the outlets worked. 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I was full of nerdly vintage stove joy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>* I would have tried to find a new ballast for the fluorescent light, but the one on my already worked. Any future lighting upgrade plans\u00a0 involve switching to LED, which would eliminate the need for a ballast and a starter. I need to find a suitable \u2018LED fluorescent retrofit\u2019 3ft linear tube.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Note: Mentioned several times on this page is the fact that I\u2019m no electrician. Still don\u2019t know the difference between a watt, volt, ohm, etc. However,\u00a0 I attempted to map all the connections between all the electrical terminals on my stove. Enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d650797fd7c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d650797fd7c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"919\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" class=\"wp-image-806\" src=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged-1024x919.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged-1024x919.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged-500x449.jpg 500w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged-768x689.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged-1536x1378.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wiring-schematic-enlarged.jpg 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of my OKM\u2019s favorite characteristics is the full separation of gas\u00a0and electrical functions. I cooked and baked for over a year without the stove being plugged in. My stove\u2019s electrical system was configured to power and control: When I first got the stove I plugged it in to see what worked. The fluorescent light &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/my-okeefe-merritt-stove-restoration-intro\/electrical-system\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Electrical System<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":114,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-169","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2738,"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169\/revisions\/2738"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/desiredcreations.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}