over the range microwave
 

this microwave trips out a 15 amp breaker after 4-5 minutes.,does new code
call for dedicated 20 amp line?

Its not so much a matter of code. What wattage is the unit. A dedicated 15
amp circuit is good for a max of 12 amps. Most over the stove units will
require a dedicated 20 amp circuit
"hermanmunster" wrote in message
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this microwave trips out a 15 amp breaker after 4-5 minutes.,does new
code call for dedicated 20 amp line?

Hi,

this microwave trips out a 15 amp breaker after 4-5 minutes.,does
new code
call for dedicated 20 amp line?

Microwave make, model#, approx age??

What does your use&care manual say?

*Usually* a problem with the unit will trip the breaker right away,
tripping after a while is oftne a weak breaker or undersized or too
many things on the same line.
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

Tony Hwang wrote:
hermanmunster wrote:
this microwave trips out a 15 amp breaker after 4-5 minutes.,does
new code call for dedicated 20 amp line?


Hi,
Something is wrong with the unit. Ours does not trip the breaker.
Known good breaker?
Tony

I think some folks have a deficient reading ability.
I just wonder what's the matter with them?

and 12G wiring

"RBM" wrote in message
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Its not so much a matter of code. What wattage is the unit. A dedicated 15
amp circuit is good for a max of 12 amps. Most over the stove units will
require a dedicated 20 amp circuit
"hermanmunster" wrote in message
...
this microwave trips out a 15 amp breaker after 4-5 minutes.,does new
code call for dedicated 20 amp line?

You have something wrong with your microwave. Or a really really high
wattage one (unlikely). Easier to just get a new one and put it on
it's own circuit.