Hello all,
I'm remodeling a small kitchen (~ 60 sq ft), but I'm striving to make up for the small size with functionality. With the exception of the range, I'm talking about 15 amp circuits here. The finished kitchen will have:
- a range (stove / oven) - dedicated circuit already in use.
- a fridge - dedicated circuit already in use
- a microwave over the range - with fan/vent system and a light underneath
- a 24" DW
- a food disposer
- three receptacles along the counter (the head of the circuit already has a GFCI, and another receptacle is already in place - but I will be adding another (adding a 4th in such a small kitchen seems overkill and there's really no space for it))
- ceiling lighting - circuit is already in use
- some lighting installed under the wall cabinets and over the counter
I was told by an electrician that the microwave should have a dedicated circuit. You agree? So what about the DW and the disposer .... can those be on the same circuit? Or should those be dedicated too?
So in a nutshell ....
1) is it generally acceptable to add a 3rd receptacle to the GFCI protected circuit that will feed small appliances at the counter?
2) does the microwave really need a dedicated 15 amp circuit?
3) can the DW and the disposer share a 15 amp circuit? Of course, I'll have to wire it so a switch controls the disposer and the DW always has power.
4) what circuit should the should the lighting under the wall cabinets be on?
All responses are welcome. If you agree with a previous response, please say so ... that way I can tally the opinions.
Thanks!
Alex
I'm remodeling a small kitchen (~ 60 sq ft), but I'm striving to make up for the small size with functionality. With the exception of the range, I'm talking about 15 amp circuits here. The finished kitchen will have:
- a range (stove / oven) - dedicated circuit already in use.
- a fridge - dedicated circuit already in use
- a microwave over the range - with fan/vent system and a light underneath
- a 24" DW
- a food disposer
- three receptacles along the counter (the head of the circuit already has a GFCI, and another receptacle is already in place - but I will be adding another (adding a 4th in such a small kitchen seems overkill and there's really no space for it))
- ceiling lighting - circuit is already in use
- some lighting installed under the wall cabinets and over the counter
I was told by an electrician that the microwave should have a dedicated circuit. You agree? So what about the DW and the disposer .... can those be on the same circuit? Or should those be dedicated too?
So in a nutshell ....
1) is it generally acceptable to add a 3rd receptacle to the GFCI protected circuit that will feed small appliances at the counter?
2) does the microwave really need a dedicated 15 amp circuit?
3) can the DW and the disposer share a 15 amp circuit? Of course, I'll have to wire it so a switch controls the disposer and the DW always has power.
4) what circuit should the should the lighting under the wall cabinets be on?
All responses are welcome. If you agree with a previous response, please say so ... that way I can tally the opinions.
Thanks!
Alex