I just want to know if this is okay according to the code, and why it might not be a good idea. thanks in advance.
2007-07-10 06:34:18 · 7 answers · asked by albertalbert 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A washer and dryer needs to be on ckts by them self's I would run a new line a # 12 romax from your panel breakered at 20 amps than you will not have any problems with over loading
2007-07-10 09:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it isn't the best idea. all appliances are supposed to be on there own circuit. most codes if not all call for it. the biggest reason is they take plenty of electricity on their own. people used to hook other outlets and lights to those circuits. when a motor starts it draws about 3 times its running amp load. this can dim lights and overload circuits causing trouble down the road. also all receptacles within 6ft. of the sink must be gfi protected. codes also say you can only have one duplex outlet per circuit in a kitchen because of all the appliances you can plug in. to answer your question, yes it can be done. but it won't be legal. if you do do it and decide to use the dryer circuit you need to know what your doing, they're usually 220 volts.
2007-07-10 07:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by dennis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically you can do this. The problem that may arise is the electrical load you plan to carry.
A # 14 AWG wire is designed for and fused at 15 amps; if you exceed this the fuse (or circuit breaker) will cut power. A # 12 AWG wire is designed for and fused at 20 amps.
Always use the same gauge wire as has been used to run the circuit, NEVER a smaller gauge wire.
2007-07-10 07:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually W&D are on their own circuit -- not sure why, but seems to do with water applicances and safety ... just as the sink disposal and dishwasher are usually their own circuits, too.
I wouldn't do it, but if you must, the rule of thumb is on a 15amp circuit you can use 1800 Watts (assuming 120V in the U.S.) and figure 200 watts per outlet and/or light box. That'll give you 8-10 boxes per circuit. I've seem some electrician put as many as 12 on a 15 amp circuit, but I would avoid that. For a 20 amp circuit, you can go up to about 2400 Watts. And always use 12 gauge wire.
Remember, this is all rule of thumb --- some master electicians me be slighty different, but there are state and national standards out there somewhere.
2007-07-10 06:53:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce O 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is not okay according to the code.
the committee approve the code is paranoia that the starting current of washer motor is too high. so they dont allow other load to tap into the same circuit.
2007-07-10 08:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not allowed by code.
2007-07-10 10:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a violation of the NEC. those appliances have to have their own circuits.
2007-07-10 08:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋