Microwave circuit
#1
Microwave circuit
Hi all, just curious as to what code article requires a microwave/hood fan to be on a dedicated circuit? Although at approx.13 amps it only makes sense,I have searched the 2014 NEC and can't seem to find it.
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Geo
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Geo
#3
It is the 50% rule if I recall correctly. It states if fixed equipment draws more then 50% of the available amperage there can be no other loads on the circuit. 2008 NEC 210.23(A)(2
(2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place. The total
rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than
luminaires, shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-
circuit ampere rating where lighting units, cord-and-plug-
connected utilization equipment not fastened in place, or
both, are also supplied.
rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than
luminaires, shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-
circuit ampere rating where lighting units, cord-and-plug-
connected utilization equipment not fastened in place, or
both, are also supplied.