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Old 08-27-2012, 09:35 PM   #1
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does a kitchen have to have a 20A circuit?


Or is a dedicated 15A sufficient for power outlets? Assuming that garbage disposal, DW, fridge all have their own dedicated circuits.

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does a kitchen have to have a 20A circuit?


In the US, you must have at least (2) 20 Amp circuits for your outlets that serve the kitchen counter areas.

In addition to all that other utilization equipment that you listed.

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In the US, you must have at least (2) 20 Amp circuits for your outlets that serve the kitchen counter areas.
And those two can arrive into the kitchen via a single 12/3 cable, true or false?
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And those two can arrive into the kitchen via a single 12/3 cable, true or false?
true.. but, what do I win?
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And those two can arrive into the kitchen via a single 12/3 cable, true or false?
Question....does that MWBC have to be connected to a double breaker with interconnecting handle?
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Question....does that MWBC have to be connected to a double breaker with interconnecting handle?
Depends on the code cycle....
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Depends on the code cycle....
Is that 2-cycle or 4-cycle?
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Is that 2-cycle or 4-cycle?
MDR !!!! ( LOL !!! ) I am more on duex temps ( two cycle ) diesel junkie with screaming Detorits et monster EMD's And I do have Faribanks Morse two cycle diesel engine in my shop back in Wisconsin.

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