Microwave amperage

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  • ryandebny
    Handyman
    • Jan 2008
    • 37

    #1

    Microwave amperage

    I wanted to hook up my microwave. I wanted to use 12-2 wire with a 20 amp breaker. Could I use a 15 amp breaker on the 12-2 wire.
    Also should I have a designated line for it or could I hook it up to a to my counter plugs ( 3 in total ) one of the three is GFI?
  • Speedy Petey
    Apprentice
    • Nov 2006
    • 214

    #2
    If you have a dedicated space for it, or it is fixed in place it can't be one the counter circuit.

    Why bother with 15A? Use a 20A breaker with #12. No reason not to.

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