Kitchen wiring.. appliance reqs? GFCI reqs? Help!
Heather L
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Comments (5)Even 1960's wiring is going to have to be updated significantly to meet current codes during a major kitchen remodel. You can certainly do the demolition. Make sure the lines are shutoff and pull them back into the basemen. You will have to add circuits and make other upgrades which while you might be capable of doing some of, the fact that you don't know WHAT needs doing is going to be a problem. Get an electrician. It would help when he comes in if you have a good idea of what you are building and what appliances you are using....See MoreKitchen/Breakfast/Baking Room Wiring Recommendations Requested
Comments (23)From previous posts, the 'both fit on one' comment means that they plan on putting the dishwasher in the kitchen and the dishwasher in the scullery on one 20A circuit. To cut back on circuits (if you want) all of the lighting could go on one circuit. It's only 3 rooms worth. And I'd say the biggest question is whether the scullery: (1) could be considered part of the kitchen and could therefore share the 2x20A receptacle circuits required in a kitchen, or (2) whether it would be considered it's own independent kitchen with it's own 2x20A circuits or (3) whether it would be considered something else that didn't require as many independent circuits. Having 2x20A circuits in that room seems overkill to me but I don't know what the code requirements are. But it's always better to err on the side of too many circuits than too few....See Morewiring non-gfci in gfci outlet box (i know, flame suit on!)
Comments (11)Thanks guys. The system consists of autonomous switch replacements throughout the house which 'listen' for pulses sent along the neutral line. Technology is called UPB and is very common in home automation. Effectively this would be like installing a nightlight replacement in the outlet or something like that. Very low power draw device that does not control any load. Admitted I don't understand the inner workings of the GFCI system. Home is 3 years old and there are probably 12 GFI outlets throughout the kitchen and island area. I just wanted to pull power from one of them, hoping to simply 'jump' or connect the gfci from this outlet as if it were never there. I appreciate the advice and warnings though. I certainly have no desire to make the home unsafe....See MoreI am re-wiring my kitchen and need advice on microwave outlet
Comments (37)I understand how people can be about holding tight to their original idea and looking for approval more than input. I assure you that is not the case in my circumstance. I am not fully educated in the electrical code. Therefore, I need good advice. I have spent time researching and reading up so that I don't ask stupid questions as much as possible. I want to wire everything exactly to code and even update where necessary to meet the requirements. I also want to understand the basic principles or reasoning behind some of the rules. This is why I asked about the OTR microwave versus a counter top microwave. I just wanted to understand. Excuse me for jumping to conclusions when I read "because I said so, that's why." Perhaps I did not make my question clear enough and for that I apologize. As far as the instant hot, I am not trying to argue as I don't have the experience and knowledge to do so. I am only trying to understand and share what I have found that lead me to my original conclusions. The biggest problem for me is that this is an older home with nearly every item in the kitchen wired to the same circuit and shared with other items. I am trying to sort out all this mess and "fix" all the problems I can find in the house with regards to electrical during this kitchen remodel. It is very time consuming and difficult. I only have so many spots on my panel and accessing the panel to change or modify it is extremely difficult and tricky. My situation is not ideal. Short of tearing down all the walls and running all new wire to a new panel, I may not be able to fix everything. As you can imagine this can be frustrating. We are already into the remodel, having purchased the appliances. However, paying to have all the electrical done is out of the budget at this time. I just don't know what the code dictates as far as forcing you to update old wires and circuits that have been in the home for years and years simply because you want to add an instant hot, OTR microwave and new appliances. I think though that this forum has been incredibly helpful and I will pursue getting double breakers and wiring everything on separate circuits as advised here....See MoreHeather L
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