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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? |
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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? |
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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/ |
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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? |
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and 12G wiring
"RBM" wrote in message ... 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? |
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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. |
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