 microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 6:55 AM
 microwave receptacle (by Vee [OH]) Mar 23, 2018 8:20 AM
microwave receptacle (by NE [PA]) Mar 23, 2018 8:22 AM
microwave receptacle (by Brian [CA]) Mar 23, 2018 8:31 AM
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 9:29 AM
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 9:42 AM
microwave receptacle (by NE [PA]) Mar 23, 2018 9:48 AM
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 9:51 AM
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 9:52 AM
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 10:53 AM
microwave receptacle (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Mar 23, 2018 11:05 AM
microwave receptacle (by cjo'h [CT]) Mar 23, 2018 11:38 AM
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 1:12 PM
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 1:22 PM
microwave receptacle (by cx [WA]) Mar 23, 2018 1:28 PM
microwave receptacle (by Jeff [MA]) Mar 23, 2018 1:38 PM
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Mar 23, 2018 1:47 PM
microwave receptacle (by Nellie [ME]) Mar 23, 2018 5:59 PM
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 6:55 AM
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I have a kitchen with cabinets removed right now. New cabinets are ordered and on the way (being installed by someone else).
They'll have a space for an over the range microwave.
I just realized that I only have the three wires that led to the old range hood. I've been reading online and it is conflicting information, but most say you cannot use that for the microwave, you have to have a new receptacle installed in the right side kitchen cabinet above the microwave space.
I have an electrician coming to look at it tomorrow...but now I'm wondering, if a new line needs to be run receptacle needs to be installed, is it better to have that done AFTER the new cabinets are installed? Because they will have to cut through the back of the cabinets to expose the receptacle and make it usable?
Thanks.
--72.188.xxx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 8:20 AM
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The idea of a new wire is good because if the microwave gets tired, the breaker will trip and many things goes off, this and the countertop outlets (gfci style) should be on new wire and breaker. When the cabinet goes up they drill a 1 1/2 hole in the bottom so the cord goes up to the plug which gets a rectangular hole cut in for the outlet in the back. --76.188.xxx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 8:22 AM
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You don't need a new line as long as the one there is 20 amp, preferably on its own breaker. Just move it up to a box in the cabinet above the microwave. Don't go left or right, because the cord is on the top of the microwave.
If it's not long enough, you can put a junction box behind where the microwave will go and leave it exposed. --174.201.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Brian [CA]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 8:31 AM
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Vent hoods were usually on a light circuit (15A). The over range micro can be on a 15A line but only if it is dedicated (not used by anything else)
It’s probably easier to run a new line befor the cabinets are in. --70.166.xx.xxx |
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 9:29 AM
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microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 9:42 AM
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I checked and it's a 15 breaker that also controls the overhead lights in the kitchen. --72.188.xxx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 9:48 AM
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Is it 14-2? You need 12-2. If it's 14, you need a new dedicated line. --174.201.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 9:51 AM
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Most likely over the range microwave will have a built in fan with the microwave. plus the new microwave will be pre wired and plug into a receptacle in the cabinet above it. Microwave attaches to the wall and cabinet. Most likely 12/2 with ground for the wiring. And have it on it's own breaker. IF it shares a breaker with another receptacle it would be an overload for the breaker. --99.56.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 9:52 AM
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Most likely over the range microwave will have a built in fan with the microwave. plus the new microwave will be pre wired and plug into a receptacle in the cabinet above it. Microwave attaches to the wall and cabinet. Most likely 12/2 with ground for the wiring. And have it on it's own breaker. IF it shares a breaker with another receptacle it would be an overload for the breaker. --99.56.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 10:53 AM
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Thanks. It looks like I need to have a new breaker added for just this microwave. --72.188.xxx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 11:05 AM
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J,
DO this BEFORE installing the new cabinets. It's soooo much easier because the electrician can cut holes in the wall to run the wire. The cabinets will cover those holes.
If this applies: the wire does not need to be CONNECTED to the new breaker before the cabinets are installed, just get the wire "fished" or "roughed in". Electrician can make the connections later.
BRAD --68.51.xx.xxx |
microwave receptacle (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 11:38 AM
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J,why look for trouble. Figure out where the microwave plug will be and end up with an outlet there on the existing wire.Why mangle a cabinet , just because some idiot said so..........charlie..................................tell your electrician what you want,he'll figure it out.................................................................. --174.199.xx.xxx |
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 1:12 PM
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cjo'h of CT because you DON'T want more appliances on the microwave circuit. Run a line for only the microwave, one appliance on each circuit.
J of FL, You may want to consider run separate lines for each circuit in the kitchen area. Refrigerator, each receptacle around the counter, dishwasher, IF you have trash compactor, garbage disposal, Etc. Now that you have the walls exposed and No cabinets is the time to do it. You electrician does not care he will do what ever you want. BUT you can run the wires from kitchen to panel and he can do the connections for you in the receptacles and at the breakers.
--99.56.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Tom [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 1:22 PM
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J of FL, plus if you use other small appliances: toaster, toaster oven, crock pot, roasters and they are on the same breaker it will pop the breaker due to over load.
And you don't want to increase the breaker due to the over load that is not safe. Taking a 15 amp to a 20 amp then if that does not work your change it for a 30 amp. BAD move... Not safe...
Now that you have no cabinets. Run separate wires for all receptacles in the kitchen counter area. AND if you install an island run separate receps. And IF you need to add a receptacle if the refrigerator does not have the receptacle behind it and its using a counter recep. Install a receptacle behind the fridge. The costs is not that much more and you will be glad you took the time to do it. --99.56.xx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by cx [WA]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 1:28 PM
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Depends the local electrical code but most places nowadays want microwave on its own dedicated circuit. Means you get to run new romex to the breaker box. Better to avoid future problems.
BTDT, breaker kicked whenever somebody fired up the microwave when there was anything else running on the same circuit. --174.21.xxx.xxx |
microwave receptacle (by Jeff [MA]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 1:38 PM
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J(FL). As a Master Electrician you can do this now or later. It will be easier and therefore cheaper now. The electrician is going to calculate his time in order to give you a quote. Without cabinets is infinitely cheaper. Layout where the over the microwave cabinets are going to be on the wall. The electrician will install the plug in the cabinet. It should be on a seperate 20 amp circuit. Microwaves have different power ratings. The labor to install a 15 amp circuit is the same as a 20 amp circuit. The difference is the cost of the materials. This is a small cost to get the additional amperage. --73.85.xxx.x |
microwave receptacle (by J [FL]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 1:47 PM
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Thanks...going to have this done now.
Tom(FL) -- I've been living here awhile and I haven't had a problem of overloading or GFI trips in the kitchen. --72.188.xxx.xx |
microwave receptacle (by Nellie [ME]) Posted on: Mar 23, 2018 5:59 PM
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Save yourself phone calls about blown circuits and install a dedicated line. And It is possible that the install instructions specify a dedicated line. --64.222.xxx.xx |
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