I'm hooking up 3 door freezer volt 115,wires 2, phase 1,hertz 60,what wire do i need and breaker?

Answer 1

told me everything but the amp rating but I would say a @12 wire breakered at 20 amps should be just fine

Answer 2

In order to answer, one needs to know what the load is. The nameplate where you found the voltage and frequency info should also have a current (amps) or power (watts or VA) number also. The wire gauge you need is initially determined by the current requirement of the load. If the wire run is very long, you should do a voltage drop calculation, too. You may find that the gauge needs to be increased to prevent excessive voltage drop. Finally, the wiring method you use is determined by the type of occupancy you are installing into - while most residences can have plastic jacketed NM cable, code limits other types of structures to metallic methods. If you are unfamiliar with the code requirements in your area, you should consider contacting a licensed electrician.

Answer 3

NEC reccommends a dedicated 20 amp circuit for any refrigerator or freezer. That would require 12 guage (Romex 12-2) wire and, or course, a twenty amp breaker.

Answer 4

If this is an ordinary domestic type fridge/freezer , you need #14awg w/g solid copper wire and a 15 amp breaker . If this is a commercial type fridge it`s impossible to say without knowing the total amperage draw .

Answer 5

You could use #14 wire for this but as for me I like 10 gage wire for these kind of things. the bigger wire will let you rest at ease on any problems you may have later on down the line. It will handle it. Remember this always go bigger with wire than what you need at the moment. It always pays off year or so down the road.
think 200% safty factor always and you will be ok.

Answer 6

14 AWG wire with a 15 AMP breaker will work just fine for a 115v, single phase, 60 Hz refrigerator.

Answer 7

No way to answer this without more information. First you need to specify the load (amps). Then you need to determine where it will be located to know how to install the wire. Can you use romex or will conduit be required? National, State, and Local codes must be followed. How far is it from the electric panel? (voltage drop due to long runs will kill a motor). No electrician worth his salt is going to give you an answer to this without lots more information. Hire an electrician. Don't listen to the hacks.

Answer 8

you need to know the current draw for this appliance before you can get a reasonable answer

Answer 9

You need to know the amps (or watts) to answer this question.