Over the Range Microwave
#1
08-09-14, 08:13 PM
Over the Range Microwave
Considering a microwave hood for over our range. What is the minimum height above the range that the microwave should be mounted? I feel like I may not have enough height available without altering a cabinet.
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#2
08-09-14, 08:46 PM
you probably have an 18in cabinet now...................change to a 12 in high cabinet
to my mind ...over the range is not a good place for a microwave.
if you do ......remember the hood power is on the light circuit and may not run a microwave.
might have to run a new circuit.
to my mind ...over the range is not a good place for a microwave.
if you do ......remember the hood power is on the light circuit and may not run a microwave.
might have to run a new circuit.
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08-10-14, 07:11 AM
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That's plenty. It's actually just a little high but that's OK.
As John said, try to trace the circuit that the power is on. (Also you need a receptacle in the cabinet above range).
You should provide a dedicated circuit for the Hood Combo. If you don't, trace down what's all on the circuit that exists and see if you will have enough power. The Hood Combo should be around 1200 watts.
As John said, try to trace the circuit that the power is on. (Also you need a receptacle in the cabinet above range).
You should provide a dedicated circuit for the Hood Combo. If you don't, trace down what's all on the circuit that exists and see if you will have enough power. The Hood Combo should be around 1200 watts.
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08-10-14, 09:28 AM
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Good Deal.
While you're planning, look into venting options also. It's easiest to vent through roof.
You also can vent out rear, or as a last resort, recirculate into room with charcoal filter.
The vent uses 3.25 x 10" duct which is normally transitioned to 7" or 6" round.
While you're planning, look into venting options also. It's easiest to vent through roof.
You also can vent out rear, or as a last resort, recirculate into room with charcoal filter.
The vent uses 3.25 x 10" duct which is normally transitioned to 7" or 6" round.
#8
08-10-14, 10:41 AM
Re the electric. Under the 50% rule* in the NEC if a fixed in place appliance draws 50% of circuit capacity there can be no other taps (receptacles). Vent hoods often are on a 15 amp lighting circuit. The Hood+Microwave would have to draw less than 900 watts which is unlikely. That is why we usually just say it needs a dedicated circuit.
*NEC 210.23(A)(2).
*NEC 210.23(A)(2).
