dishwashers

[abode electric]

For a hard wired residential dishwasher can the off switch on the unit serve as the disconnect?Does 422.34 apply ?

 

[megawatt]

Re: dishwashers

I don't think that would meet the requirement for a disc.
The best method is to install a single, 20 amp receptacle, & attach an appliance cord to the dishwasher.
Takes care of the disc. & makes a quick, neat job !

 

[iwire]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by abode electric:
For a hard wired residential dishwasher can the off switch on the unit serve as the disconnect?Does 422.34 apply ?

It can if the switch meets the requirements listed in 422.34

However many new dishwashers use electronic controls and the switch on the front does not disconnect the ungrounded conductors, it is only a control circuit.

 

[physis]

Re: dishwashers

Good Morning Mr. Badger

I tried to find our last two discussions on this topic but was unsuccessful.

 

[iwire]

Re: dishwashers

Geez Sam shouldn't you be in bed counting sheep in the binary system.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: dishwashers

How about a cheap solution,a simple lockout on the breaker and your finished

 

[abode electric]

Re: dishwashers

I know that you can install an outlet or breaker lock. I wanted to know if the switch on the unit can be the disconnect to comply with 422.34.

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by megawatt:
The best method is to install a single, 20 amp receptacle, & attach an appliance cord to the dishwasher.

Why would I need a single 20 amp receptacle?

 

[charlie b]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by iwire: Geez Sam shouldn't you be in bed counting sheep in the binary system.

I couldn?t resist this opportunity. Consider the following statement:

There are 10 kinds of people in the world: Those who understand binary and those who do not.

 

[petersonra]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by electricmanscott:

Originally posted by megawatt:
The best method is to install a single, 20 amp receptacle, & attach an appliance cord to the dishwasher.

Why would I need a single 20 amp receptacle?

why would you need more than one?

 

[peter d]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by petersonra:
why would you need more than one?

Why ask why?

From my point of view, why spend more money on a single receptacle when a less expensive duplex will suffice?

The code doesn't specify the need for a single receptacle.

 

[physis]

Re: dishwashers

What's sad Charlie is I think I get it.

Edit: And Bob, You're the one who gets up the day before you have to go to work.

Sirius A & B are a binary system

[ January 06, 2005, 01:50 PM: Message edited by: physis ]

 

[jimwalker]

Re: dishwashers

Why do think they make single receptacles ?

 

[hurk27]

Re: dishwashers

Not for where one is not required.
A receptacle located under a counter does not need GFCI protection.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: dishwashers

What % does this dish washer draw of the circuit ?

 

[jes25]

Re: dishwashers

Why use a single recp? Why a 20A?

 

[megawatt]

Re: dishwashers

A single receptacle may not be required, but it's the way I prefer to do it.
I just think a dedicated circuit should be installed that way.
I also use the same method for circuits to the microwave, & fridge.

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: dishwashers

Thats fine megawatt. Everyone has their own way of doing things. I don't see any code reason for it and that is all I was getting at.

 

[physis]

Re: dishwashers

What about a dedicated receptacle in a bathroom?

 

[electricmanscott]

Re: dishwashers

Originally posted by physis:
What about a dedicated receptacle in a bathroom?

Who has a dishwasher in their bathroom?

[ January 08, 2005, 11:01 AM: Message edited by: electricmanscott ]