Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
No, you would need a receptacle for that.
No, you would need a receptacle for that.
jimwalker
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
I don't suggest it as they both likely have defrost coils.There is a chance of both running at same time and tripping the breaker.For whats at risk i suggest dedicated circuit for each.
I don't suggest it as they both likely have defrost coils.There is a chance of both running at same time and tripping the breaker.For whats at risk i suggest dedicated circuit for each.
aelectricalman
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
What do the nameplate ratings say for Wattage of each (Max). Calculate the Wattage and divide by 120. This will give you your Amps. A fridge usually uses around 1500 Watts and a small Freezer is somewhere around 600 Watts. Thats 2000 Watts.
2000/120 = 17 Amps. It will probably be fine for the job as long as nothing else goes on the circuit. I don't recommend putting them on the same circuit, but If you have to, don't plug them in both at the same time to avoid the larger start up current. Both should operate together at around 12 or so Amps.
[ January 17, 2005, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: aelectricalman ]
What do the nameplate ratings say for Wattage of each (Max). Calculate the Wattage and divide by 120. This will give you your Amps. A fridge usually uses around 1500 Watts and a small Freezer is somewhere around 600 Watts. Thats 2000 Watts.
2000/120 = 17 Amps. It will probably be fine for the job as long as nothing else goes on the circuit. I don't recommend putting them on the same circuit, but If you have to, don't plug them in both at the same time to avoid the larger start up current. Both should operate together at around 12 or so Amps.
[ January 17, 2005, 07:40 PM: Message edited by: aelectricalman ]
bphgravity
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
The NEC tells us in section 210.23(A) 20-ampere circuits may supply a combination of multiple loads and (1) tells us that any one cord-and-plug-connected shall shall not exceed 80 percent of the circuit rating.
It is doubtful that either appliance will exceed this requirement, however it may not be adequate for good service. Overloading a circuit that serves refrigeration or freezing equipment is a serious problem that is generally avoidable by providing additional or dedicated circuits.
The NEC tells us in section 210.23(A) 20-ampere circuits may supply a combination of multiple loads and (1) tells us that any one cord-and-plug-connected shall shall not exceed 80 percent of the circuit rating.
It is doubtful that either appliance will exceed this requirement, however it may not be adequate for good service. Overloading a circuit that serves refrigeration or freezing equipment is a serious problem that is generally avoidable by providing additional or dedicated circuits.
jimwalker
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
What cost more,extra circuit or freezer and frig full of food ? Should it trip while your away a few days and you return home to destroyed food you can think about i saved $50.Nec is min code.But the choice is yours.Should electric go off for a few hours then come on you have both ready to start,hope they make it.Why do some get so cheap over this.
What cost more,extra circuit or freezer and frig full of food ? Should it trip while your away a few days and you return home to destroyed food you can think about i saved $50.Nec is min code.But the choice is yours.Should electric go off for a few hours then come on you have both ready to start,hope they make it.Why do some get so cheap over this.
al hildenbrand
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
kriegy1,
The most succinct answer, after considering the responses above. . .is to go to the nameplates on the two appliances and record their actual requirements, and take it from there.
kriegy1,
The most succinct answer, after considering the responses above. . .is to go to the nameplates on the two appliances and record their actual requirements, and take it from there.
bphgravity
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
I think it is important to know that there is a "code" answer and a "design" answer. We don't know which one the topic starter is looking for.
I think it is important to know that there is a "code" answer and a "design" answer. We don't know which one the topic starter is looking for.
al hildenbrand
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
Ah.
Sorry Bryan. I occasionally insert unseen assumptions. . .my fault. My sentence should read,
Ah.
Sorry Bryan. I occasionally insert unseen assumptions. . .my fault. My sentence should read,
lady sparks lover
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Re: Wiring for a freezer and refrigirator
I agree, because it depends on how much load. Usually they have a nameplate that's assessible.
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