how many amps

astounded

In new construction how many amps is usual for a kitchen these days?

HouseHelper

If you keep the kitchen clean from day one, amps won't be much of a problem, but be aware, they are devious pests, and can infiltrate your kitchen at any time. I would guess for every one you see, there are 10 to 20 thousand lurking behind the walls. Try spreading eucalyptus leaves around the perimeter of the room, I hear that may help.

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JGarth

Millions of them in the walls, and outdoors just waiting to get in.

CowboyAndy

Since no one else was serious, I'll be.

There is no answer for your question. That's like asking how much gas a car uses. It all depends on how much you use it.

Electric range? Dishwasher? Disposal? Do you cook with a hot plate every night? Microwave everything?

There is no simple answer.

There are REQWIREMENTS though. Minimum of 2 small appliance branch circuits at 20AMPS each, among others.

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HouseHelper

How can you take a question like that seriously today of all days?

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Speedy Petey

DAMN! I LOVE today! (4/1)

I vote this P.O.D.!

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jerryh3

Approximately 1.21 Gigawatts. Somone else can covert to Amps. Oh, nevermind, that's time travel. Sorry.

220/221

2 x 20 for the SABC, 1 x 20 for the dw/disp, 1 x 20 for the microwave, 1 x 40 for the double oven, 1 x 30 for the cooktop.

That is 150 total

jrclen

But I only have a 100 amp service.

jerryh3

Then you'll need to call an electrician and have them install a 500 or 600 amp service. Whatever the total of the breakers happen to be.

220/221

The main is 200 amps. Do I count that as well?

jerryh3

You have to double it since it's 240.

astounded

Well the expected happened. The inspector came out and refused to sign off and added four more issues. Apparently my contractor who has a B license did not realise we are following international codes. Thought everything was normal. Inspector said we need a licensed electrician to solve the difficulties. LOL
So anyway my amperage problem has been solved, along with my light dimming problems in another post.
I also did not know I needed two GFIs on opposite sides of the house outside- that is new- plus a wired smoke alarm in every bedroom and hallway.
Also he said we need a GFI anywhere there is countertop. I was going GFI anywhere there was water. So hey.
By the way, Nail and 220/221 you both were right on in everything you said.
Thanks,
Mary

Speedy Petey

If you had a real electrician do this he would have been well aware of what codes you are following.
The codes you mentioned have been in place many years now.
The counter GFI issue is not that you need a GFI at each location, you need GFI protection for all kitchen counter receptacles.

BTW, where are you located? Are you in NY or Pa?

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jrclen

I got a job like this last week. The house was roughed in by a handyman, including the service. The inspector red tagged the job and wrote, "hire an electrician" on the sticker. The homeowner called me. I passed the rough in and service inspection this morning. The home owner asked the inspector if the handyman could still do the trim. The inspector laughed and told him it was his money to waste, and to keep my number handy. The licensed plumber is due on the job later today to bring the plumbing up to code.