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A dedicated 20 Amp circuit wired with 12/2 wiring an a 20 amp breaker.
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Can you safely use a 15 amp circuit for a microwave rated at 12 amps?
Yes, the microwave draws less that the circuits protective rating and will not trip the breaker if used on a 15 amp circuit.
Does a microwave need a 15 or 20 amp circuit?
By code you're supposed to have a dedicated 20 amp circuit. But if you have an existing 15 amp circuit it might be fine for now if your microwave is 1400 watts or less and there's nothing else drawing power from that circuit. But if your running it new definitely run a 20 amp circuit dedicated on 12 gauge wire. That will allow you to use any microwave you want now and in the future.
Can you plug a gas stove into a dedicated microwave circuit?
In most instances, YES especially if it is a BUILT-IN microwave Most microwaves are 1500-1800 watts; this is the entire capacity of one branch circuit If it is plugged into a receptacle that shares a circuit with other receptacles, then the other shared receptacles can not be used while using the microwave. In busy kitchens (commercial) and sometimes at home, this would prove inconvenient
When the refrigerator kicks on the lights flicker in the house and the microwave and the oven flash too Help?
The circuit for the refrigerator is overloaded. The full size refrigerator typically requires a dedicated circuit.
My current microwave oven causes my circuit breaker to trip if I use it at the same time as my toaster oven. Will this microwave solve that problem?
It's doubtful; I wouldn't be able to answer that for sure unless I knew the particulars of your set-up (what is your microwave/toaster's draw? what kind of breaker do you have? etc.), but I don't see any reason why this microwave would help that situation.
Can you microwave makeup?
NO.. it can cause the short circuit or defect in metal plating of microwave.
Does a microwave always need a dedicated circuit?
No
What is the meaning of IE3D?
IE3D is a microwave circuit simulator from Zeland
Can you safely use a 15 amp circuit for a microwave rated at 12 amps?
Yes, the microwave draws less that the circuits protective rating and will not trip the breaker if used on a 15 amp circuit.
Does a microwave need a 15 or 20 amp circuit?
By code you're supposed to have a dedicated 20 amp circuit. But if you have an existing 15 amp circuit it might be fine for now if your microwave is 1400 watts or less and there's nothing else drawing power from that circuit. But if your running it new definitely run a 20 amp circuit dedicated on 12 gauge wire. That will allow you to use any microwave you want now and in the future.
Does the microwave need a curcuit?
Yes, every Microwave should have it's own dedicated circuit as some consume 15-18 amps.
What has the author Hugh A Watson written?
Hugh A Watson has written: 'Microwave semiconductor devices and their circuit applications' -- subject(s): Semiconductors, Microwave circuits
Can you plug a gas stove into a dedicated microwave circuit?
In most instances, YES especially if it is a BUILT-IN microwave Most microwaves are 1500-1800 watts; this is the entire capacity of one branch circuit If it is plugged into a receptacle that shares a circuit with other receptacles, then the other shared receptacles can not be used while using the microwave. In busy kitchens (commercial) and sometimes at home, this would prove inconvenient
Possible electrical problem will my microwave oven be okay?
Check the circuit breaker to see if it tripped.
Impedance inversion may be obtained with?
Impedance Inversion in Microwave circuits can be obtained by utilizing the Short Circuit or Open Circuit Transmission line of proper length.
What has the author George D Vendelin written?
George D. Vendelin has written: 'Design of amplifiers and oscillators by the S-parameter method' -- subject(s): Electronic circuit design, Microwave Oscillators, Microwave amplifiers, Microwave integrated circuits
What materials should you never put in the microwave?
The primary item is any type of metal. It causes the microwave to short circuit and spark. Many types of plastics and ceramics cannot be put in there. They may melt, or shatter depending on their content. Always check for "Microwave Safe" before using something in the microwave.
