Microwave oven question
#1
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Microwave oven question
Hello
There was an old stove with a built in microwave above it.
When the stove was replaced with a new one with no microwave there is a space we would like to put a separate microwave into.
Our property management day we would have to run a new wire from the box @ $ 1,000 plus.
I was wondering if there is already a 220 box behind this new stove, can it be used to wire a microwave above the stove so both stove and microwave can be used?
Likely not as they could not both draw 220 at the same time.
Is the only way to get a stove with a microwave above it by getting a stove with the microwave built in? I guess the combo has a way of sharing the 220.
Thank you for your opinion and if a photo will help I will do so.
Any options please suggest.
Peter
There was an old stove with a built in microwave above it.
When the stove was replaced with a new one with no microwave there is a space we would like to put a separate microwave into.
Our property management day we would have to run a new wire from the box @ $ 1,000 plus.
I was wondering if there is already a 220 box behind this new stove, can it be used to wire a microwave above the stove so both stove and microwave can be used?
Likely not as they could not both draw 220 at the same time.
Is the only way to get a stove with a microwave above it by getting a stove with the microwave built in? I guess the combo has a way of sharing the 220.
Thank you for your opinion and if a photo will help I will do so.
Any options please suggest.
Peter
#3
A stove/microwave combo would be designed to run on 240v.
A separate microwave, unless it's a large commercial unit, would run on 120v and could not share your 240v range circuit.
A separate microwave, unless it's a large commercial unit, would run on 120v and could not share your 240v range circuit.
#4
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We have one but in a little kitchen there is limited counter space;this would really free a corner up.
#5
I work on kitchens. As already said the microwave needs it's own 20amp dedicated circuit.
You might want to do some measuring:
- A microwave vent hood combo needs a 30" wide opening, unit measures about 29-3/4 to 29-7/8"
- The bottom of the upper cabinet (combustible surface) must be at least 30" above the cooking surface
You might want to do some measuring:
- A microwave vent hood combo needs a 30" wide opening, unit measures about 29-3/4 to 29-7/8"
- The bottom of the upper cabinet (combustible surface) must be at least 30" above the cooking surface
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I got confused b/c of amps and volts.
I already have a 120 v box near the space and am asking if a unit could go there.
I would have to go through a 2x4 to put a box in as the current box is about 18" off center.
I already run an older unit on 120v on the same wall.
Iff possible I would have an electrician fit it for me.
I already have a 120 v box near the space and am asking if a unit could go there.
I would have to go through a 2x4 to put a box in as the current box is about 18" off center.
I already run an older unit on 120v on the same wall.
Iff possible I would have an electrician fit it for me.
#7
Since you are currently running a microwave on that circuit...... I see no reason why you can't move it and still use it for the microwave. A standard counter top microwave oven doesn't require a dedicated circuit.
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