OTR Microwave - no power

rocketgirlcolor · 02-11-2009, 02:16 PM

I am wanting to put in a new OTR microwave.. There was no hood or power in the cabinet above before now. Will I need an electrician to run power to the cabinet above where I want the microwave? Or can I run something myself.. House is all electric..

jogr · 02-11-2009, 02:38 PM

If you are asking that means you should hire an electrician.

Jim Port · 02-11-2009, 07:56 PM

Your microhood will require a dedicated circuit run all the way back to your panel.

If your house is finished it may pay you to hire someone that know how to get wires installed behind drywall with minimal damage.

Chemist1961 · 02-12-2009, 06:55 AM

Pe Plan your ventilation requirements as well

jamiedolan · 02-12-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Port

Your microhood will require a dedicated circuit run all the way back to your panel.

Code referance please.
Jamie

220/221 · 02-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Code referance please.

It's there.....somewhere.

spark-451 · 02-12-2009, 08:23 PM

By adding a microwave to a kitchen it is considered an appliance covered by the 20amp counter top appliance circuit. this circuit can be tapped and a receptical can be placed in the cabinet to power the microwave. ducting the exaust is another story, some units have the option to vent it outside with a duct or redirecting in to the kitchen in the event there isn't a duct. code on the branch circuit can be found in NEC Artical 210.

220/221 · 02-12-2009, 08:43 PM

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By adding a microwave to a kitchen it is considered an appliance covered by the 20amp counter top appliance circuit.

If it's sitting on the counter. This one's mounted above the range. Dedicated circuit.

HouseHelper · 02-12-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jamiedolan

Code referance please.
Jamie

An OTR microwave is also a range hood that is connected by a cord and plug. 2005 NEC Article 422.16 (B)(4) says that such a range hood must have an accessible receptacle supplied by an individual branch circuit.

Instructions included with the OTR units also specify a dedicated circuit.

02-11-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
rocketgirlcolor Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2	OTR Microwave - no power I am wanting to put in a new OTR microwave.. There was no hood or power in the cabinet above before now. Will I need an electrician to run power to the cabinet above where I want the microwave? Or can I run something myself.. House is all electric..

02-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#2
jogr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,463	OTR Microwave - no power If you are asking that means you should hire an electrician.

02-11-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
Jim Port Licensed electrician Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,091	OTR Microwave - no power Your microhood will require a dedicated circuit run all the way back to your panel. If your house is finished it may pay you to hire someone that know how to get wires installed behind drywall with minimal damage.

02-12-2009, 06:55 AM	#4
Chemist1961 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 955	OTR Microwave - no power Pe Plan your ventilation requirements as well

02-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
spark-451 Electrician Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 14	OTR Microwave - no power By adding a microwave to a kitchen it is considered an appliance covered by the 20amp counter top appliance circuit. this circuit can be tapped and a receptical can be placed in the cabinet to power the microwave. ducting the exaust is another story, some units have the option to vent it outside with a duct or redirecting in to the kitchen in the event there isn't a duct. code on the branch circuit can be found in NEC Artical 210.

OTR Microwave - no power