Should I run a separate circuit for it, or just tap of the washing machine circuit? Thank you.
look at 210.11 (C) (2) and 210.23
I think he's considering the washing machine as fastened-in-place. That could be debated, as do the water hoses constitute "fastening"? But if it is, and it draws more than 10 amps, then you can't have a general use laundry receptacle on the same circuit.
I would consider the washing machine as "fastened in place".
A lamp is fastened in place with the cord the same way a washer is with the hoses and cord. :grin:By that logic any appliance that is larger than say a lamp would have to be considered "fastened in place".
I always question the logic of putting a gas dryer receptacle on the same circuit as the washing machine. I know it's legal but that 120v gas dryer motor has to pull a few amps by itself. Combine that with the washer and you could be very close to, if not above that 80%.
Around here there are many more electric dryers than gas so when a customer asks for a gas dryer I still run 10/3 wg NM. I always tell the owners and they are very happy to have that option.
Interesting. Do you have gas?
If it was a fastened in place appliance then the laundry circuit would need to be dedicated for the washer.