2007-04-10 07:13:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No it does not have to be dedicated by code, but should be if possible in case you ever want to install a back up generator
2007-04-10 11:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The National Electrical Code does not require a deadicated circuit for a refigerator. The standard for new houses is a deadicated circuit.
To answer your question you can run another outlet off the refrig. outlet. For me the deciding factor would be if it is on a 15 amp or 20 amp breaker. If your refrig. is on a 15 amp breaker and wired with 14-2 I would not add anything to it.
If it is on a 20 amp wired with 12-2 romex I would say you will be OK
2007-04-11 09:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by danzka2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uh- I think Kirk'sWorld's logic is backwards there. I'd prefer to have a lamp or something on the same line as the fridge, and if the light won't work, I'd check to see if the fridge is working too. But whether to put it on a newly-dedicated line or not would depend on what's sharing the line and breaker now. If it's just a floor lamp or something minor, it's not really worth an upgrade. If it's your mirowave, coffeepot, and toaster, then you've got a potentially sticky situation there.
2007-04-10 23:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok here is the deal in the united states where the national elctric code is accepted by the state and county that you live in. if you have new constuction or remolding old constuction the refrigerater can be a dedicated circuit. this if im not mistaken has been in effect since 1996.article 210-52 part b-1exception #2. so in short it does not have to be but i find that it is a good idea to do so.
2007-04-11 18:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by outg426 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be a dedicated outlet. But I have hooked up my microwave to the same outlet and have no issues with it since it is not used often or for a long period.
2007-04-10 14:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by luna340340 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dedicated
2007-04-10 14:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lots of older homes have this outlet shared with other things.
New homes have a code requirement for this circuit to be dedicated.
I think you need to look at it this way... If the circuit trips, there is nothing obvious in some cases to alert you that the fridge is now off. You could lose most or all of your contents to spoilage. I would think this is enough to justify setting a dedicated circuit aside as cheap insurance.
2007-04-10 17:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In Canada refrigerators are required to be be on a dedicated (but not split) 15A circuit. The reason is that refrigerators can draw significant power, particulalry on startup of the compressor. While you could connect something else you risk having to go reset the breaker if both appliances come on at the same time.
2007-04-10 14:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by agb90spruce 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Canadian Electrical Code 20th Edition states that it has to be a dedicated 15 amp cct. (unless shared by a clock)
2007-04-10 23:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Tallulla 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes a fridge is a dedicated circut.
So is your/
Dryer
Washer
Stove
Hot water heater
Furnace
Hot tub, etc.
I'm a pirate (old school) bring your home up to code in a practical manner.
I'm still upset about the grounding reduntancy.
2007-04-10 23:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋