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Re: Kitchen Fridge Circuit?
#123288 03/23/06 01:13 AM
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I usually put the fridge on its own 15 amp circuit.

If it's a crummy spec house it goes on one of the 2 20-amp counter circuits.

With most modern energy efficient fridges, a 15 amp circuit is way more than enough. A dedicated 20 amp circuit is asinine.


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Re: Kitchen Fridge Circuit?
#123289 03/23/06 11:14 PM
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By YakTx:
"and how often do you have fridge and freezer open at the same time anyway?"
You don't have any teenagers, do you?

Larry Fine
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