dishwasher connections

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We cord connect, use 2 circuits+2gang box etc. I don't think 2 cicuits are necessary but it's always nice to have the extra power for future appliances such as 'insta hots' & other stuff that comes along from time to time.

Bob on the left coast.
 
One more question.

I have a "low income" apartment complex in design. It has a dishwasher and disposal. With copper costs, budget issues, etc. I'm considering putting both on the same circuit.

Any problems or experience here? (20A circuit, of course.)

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I've seen dishwashers away from the sink, too. I don't think it's just a custom thing, it's a "what was the designer thinking?" thing.

Ragin, I would shy away from that. Specify a 14-3 home run for the disposal/dishwasher. If they're small units then chances are the panel would be close, so the cost savings in running one 12-wire homerun and taking chances versus a 14 multiwire homerun and having breathing room would be minimal.

FWIW, it's what I used to do on all the tracts. :)
 
georgestolz said:
I've seen dishwashers away from the sink, too. I don't think it's just a custom thing, it's a "what was the designer thinking?" thing.

Ragin, I would shy away from that. Specify a 14-3 home run for the disposal/dishwasher. If they're small units then chances are the panel would be close, so the cost savings in running one 12-wire homerun and taking chances versus a 14 multiwire homerun and having breathing room would be minimal.

FWIW, it's what I used to do on all the tracts. :)
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Humm, has merit. One would "hope" the sparky has 14/3 on the truck for switch legs - BUT you never know.

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The code tells you the disconnect has to be insight or the M/B needs to abled to be locked out, as if someone is going to do that! When I do my inspections I only accept two methods; duplex under kitchen sink and plug in the dishwasher, 2, switch in wall or under sink for disconnect.
The code tells you the outlet has to be accessible and if you reed the definition of accessible ( as applied to equipment ) an outlet in the wall behind the dishwasher would not be since you have to undue two screws, disconnect the water line and drain.
 
Larry, welcome to the forum. :)
larrykinne said:
The code tells you the outlet has to be accessible and if you reed the definition of accessible ( as applied to equipment ) an outlet in the wall behind the dishwasher would not be since you have to undue two screws, disconnect the water line and drain.
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1. Why would you have to disconnect the water to unplug the dishwasher?

2. Isn't "close approach" admitted by removing the two screws? (I'm messing with ya.) ;)

3. What if the dishwasher has a marked "Off" unit switch in conformance with 422.34?
 
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