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Can you piggyback 4 convenience outlets on a 20 amp dedicated circuit for washing machine which is rated 8 amps?
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∙ 11y ago
This is not a good idea. The washing machine current will surge when motor is started. a 20 Amp dedicated circuit is recommended for a washing machine.
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∙ 11y ago
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What number wire do you use to wire a washing machine outlet?
A 2C #14 will be suffice but it should be the only device on the circuit. This is known as a dedicated circuit.
What is a dedicated outlet?
A dedicated outlet is a single circuit from a single or double pole breaker to a specific outlet or receptacle for a single specific device or appliance. An example of this would be a circuit for a refrigerator, microwave, dryer, range, etc..This is typically referred to as a "dedicated circuit". A dedicated circuit usually is supplying power to only one or perhaps two receptacles, such as a computer station. An example in your home under current code is your washing machine is required to be on a dedicated circuit. Dedicated receptacle circuits may be either 15 or 20 amp.A dedicated circuit is just what it sounds like. I'ts a circuit dedicated to one particular device. Most receptacle (you may call them outlet's) circuits will power several outlets. A dedicated circuit will power only one specific outlet or appliance. Some examples would be a refrigerator, a garbage disposal, or a microwave.
How many volts does a washer machine use?
The voltage would be the same even if you installed three washing machines. The amp draw is what will change. An automatic washer uses about 120 volts at about 700 watts, so your washer would draw a little less than six amps. It is recommended that it have a dedicated 20 amp circuit. If you install a dryer then the voltage requirement would be about 240.Rate
Do you need two circuits for kitchen counter top receptacles?
It's highly recommended. If you have two appliances that consume 1100 watts each, like a microwave and a coffee machine, that's already 20 amps right there (assuming North American voltage). Don't forget to use outlets with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) near any area that may get wet. <<>> Kitchen counters use a three wire split receptacle. The common tie bar on the hot side of the receptacle is removed. The red wire is connected to the top terminal and the black wire of the three wire cable it connected to the bottom terminal of the receptacle. The white wire is connected as in all receptacles to the silver coloured screws on the receptacle. The bare copper ground wire connects to the green ground screw This gives you a full 15 amps on the top half of the receptacle and a full 15 amps on the bottom of the receptacle. This is a dedicated circuit that goes directly back to the distribution panel. These types of outlet are spaced at six foot intervals along the entire kitchen counter.
Can a 3 phase 220 volt machine that usually plugs into a line with a twenty amp breaker can a thirty amp breaker be used instead?
No, you should not install a 30 amp circuit breaker to a machine which normally requires a 20 amp supply. The circuit breaker is protecting the wire to the machine. That wire is likely only rated for 20 amps, (# 12 awg). Therefore, a 30 amp breaker could allow too much current to go through the wiring to the machine and cause the wire to burn down. Replace the 3 phase 20 amp breaker with the same amperage breaker.
What number wire do you use to wire a washing machine outlet?
A 2C #14 will be suffice but it should be the only device on the circuit. This is known as a dedicated circuit.
What is a dedicated outlet?
A dedicated outlet is a single circuit from a single or double pole breaker to a specific outlet or receptacle for a single specific device or appliance. An example of this would be a circuit for a refrigerator, microwave, dryer, range, etc..This is typically referred to as a "dedicated circuit". A dedicated circuit usually is supplying power to only one or perhaps two receptacles, such as a computer station. An example in your home under current code is your washing machine is required to be on a dedicated circuit. Dedicated receptacle circuits may be either 15 or 20 amp.A dedicated circuit is just what it sounds like. I'ts a circuit dedicated to one particular device. Most receptacle (you may call them outlet's) circuits will power several outlets. A dedicated circuit will power only one specific outlet or appliance. Some examples would be a refrigerator, a garbage disposal, or a microwave.
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Dedicated fax machine is the main fax machine that can be configured to where the fax will be receive and support extension fax machine.
Can an espresso machine with a 20A 240V Leviton plug be powered without rewiring?
You need a dedicated circuit for that. You cannot power a 220V device off 110V.
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Can we ensure the same degree of security in a time-shared machine as we have in a dedicated machine?
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Why is a short circuit caused when water is spilled on a machine?
Because water is a conductor, and being fluid as it is, when spilled and falls into the machine, makes contact between or within a circuit that completes the circuit short.
Difference between two phase and three phase welding machine?
Three phase uses a safety circuit away from the machine, two phases uses you as the safety circuit
Where does the energy of a washing machine come from?
The electric circuit that feeds it
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