2006-09-07 04:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by sms1973 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may need a subpanel, or may not. Your panel should be labeled with how many circuits it has (unless it is really old). This might be the same as the number of spaces, in which case you cannot add 'half size' breakers (properly called tandems, since they have 2 breakers in the size of 1). If you have 20 spaces and 30 circuits for example, then 10 of the spaces can have a tandem. A really old panel can have non-CTL breakers. Do not use these even if they fit! The CTL panels will prevent you from installing too many circuits. Don't try to defeat that.
Assuming you can't use the tandems, then you can either combine other circuits to free up space, or add the dishwasher to an existing circuit.
An electrician would be a good idea if you can't figure out the loads, or your inspector should be able to help. You should not be doing this work without the proper permit for your area.
2006-09-08 09:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by An electrical engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a dedicated circuit for the dishwasher. You can purchase half size breakers to add a circuit to a full panel
2006-09-07 04:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it should be on a dedicated circuit. You may be able to find half size breakers or add a disconnect for it beside the panel.
2006-09-07 05:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your 100A service is enough. In fact, you may not even have to run a separate circuit. If you have a garbage disposal, check to see how many outlets are on that circuit. You may be able to power up your dishwasher from the same circuit.
2006-09-07 04:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just have to find a breaker in your panel that can handle the additional load.
2006-09-07 05:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the dishwasher will not pull that much amperage. You can adjoin it to another breaker...perferable with the kitchen outlets or microwave.
2006-09-07 06:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by missy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100 amp normally plenty unless you have electric heat
2006-09-07 04:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋