or is the exsisting 1 ok ?
2007-09-11 08:30:37 · 18 answers · asked by jockmitch 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you are in the USA, you probably need:
One circuit for stove/range
One circuit for refrigerator/freezer
Two small appliance circuit (microwave, etc.)
Make sure all outlets near the sink are GFCI protected, (exception for the disposal and dishwasher if located UNDER the sink)
Pull more than you think you will need ! As time goes on, more and more kitchen gadgets and accessories mean more power is needed! It is much easier to put in a few extra outlets during remodel than wish you had later!
2007-09-11 10:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by john the engineer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to use a radial circuit in a kitchen for sockets using 4mm cable.
You may also need a dedicated cooker circuit, usually 6mm cable (or even 10mm).
It really depends on your appliances and how much load they'll be using.
If you extend an existing ring circuit (2.5mm cable) you'll probably overload it.
I presume you're not doing this work on your own as it is notifiable.
2007-09-12 07:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by nigel t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it unlikely you have many socket in the new room. Let alone in the right places (ie. above the work surface).
Remember any built in white goods need above the worktop isolation switches and some electric ovens need cooker points.
Washing machine / dishwasher / microwave/ kettle/ oven all use high current loads. will your circuit hadle the current
You can spend time working it out using ohms law and building regs.
I think you need to plan your kitchen and see what you need.
try Ikea free on-line kitchen planner.
lots of new pionts etc.
2007-09-11 08:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are codes for kitchen circuits .
I think that you would be better of calling a Licensed electrician to help on your project.
A licensed contractor would be able to help with local and national codes.
The advice you get here from those claiming experience and trying to help may cost more money and be plain wrong.
Sure it worked great before the fire.
Please be safe !
2007-09-11 11:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by greg w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you planning on having in there? In my house the stove/oven (needs 230 V circuit), over-range microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher all have their own circuits. This is probably overkill, but one 15 amp circuit definitely would not suffice, especially with any sort of oven or stove.
2007-09-11 09:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most dwellings the kitchen is the prime user of electrical energy, therefore having a dedicated 30amp ring main circuit for the kitchen is paramount if not mandatory.
2007-09-11 09:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by BMW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just remodeled my kitchen. I had to install/upgrade several circuits. I have 7 circuits in my kitchen now.
1. Dishwasher
2. Fridge with 2 counter receptacles
3. Instant hot with 2 counter receptacles
4. microwave
5. gas range with 1 counter receptacle - could easily have more on this circuit
6&7. 2 circuits for the lighting
2007-09-11 08:49:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hex92 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are going to put a cooker in you will need a circuit for the cooker alone, all the other sockets should cope, but you will definitely need a cooker circuit.
2007-09-12 10:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooker that you install will need a 30Amp feed if its a traditional all in one cooker, the newer cooking hobs and oven combos only require a 13 Amp feed, so if your doing a conversion, go for newer appliances as these will save you having to have a lekki in to do the conversion.
2007-09-11 23:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by cheek_of_it_all 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hex92 gave a good answer. Upgrade your circuits as required. If you are taking out a permit for the remodel, the electric will be included. Kitchens use a lot of power.
2007-09-11 09:03:56 · answer #10 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋