Kitchen appliance wiring
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07-13-17, 08:01 AM
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Kitchen appliance wiring
Hey all, I am re-wiring a kitchen, i already have the diposal on its own 20 amp breaker and 12/2 wire. I also have the dishwasher on its own 20 amp breaker and 12/2 wiring. Is this ok or should I change it to 15 amp 14/2 wire? Thanks!
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07-13-17, 08:21 AM
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07-13-17, 08:36 AM
The only reason to run 15 amp circuits is if you are a contractor and are only providing the minimum required circuits - maximizing your profits!
Every 120v circuit in my house is 20 amp.
Every 120v circuit in my house is 20 amp.
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07-13-17, 08:51 AM
The only reason to change it would be if the manufacturer of either appliance requires a 15A breaker in the installation instructions. In that case, only change the breaker but leave the #12 wire. This would allow future flexibility to change back to 20A when you eventually replace appliances.
The confusion I am having is the Leviton switch seems to requires the black, white, and red wires in this diagram:
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Would anyone be able to give me a bit of advice how I would go about wiring the new switch?
Here are more images of the two switches. I am changing the exterior light (on the right), and keeping the interior light (on the left) as is.
Thanks for any help you can provide!