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Could not find in code book, kept refering to grounds and GFI. Refrigerator circuit for a residential apartment that is being updated. I know that two 20 amp circuits are required for the counter top and need gfi protection. But what about the fridge wire. The fridge is on a shared circuit currently. My background is HVAC so forgive my ignorance.
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Rob, see 210.52(B)(1) and it's exceptions for your answer.
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Rodger thank you. I read it and exception No.2
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Rob, If it is any help, in all my kitchen remodels,I always start on of my small appliance circuits at the refrigerator with a non-GFI protected receptacle, then go to the next recept. and put in my GFI. It keeps the refrig from going out due to a GFI trip.
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If you go with a 20a for the fridge you can also feed those receptacles in the eating/cooking area that do not serve the countertop, without a GFCI. It may be a questionable design choice though. Lupe plugs the vacuum in, pops the breaker, moves on to another outlet to finish and all the food spoils.
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New construction or remodel, I believe that a dedicated refrigerator circuit is a good idea. Don't anyone get mad, but anything less, although it meets code, is skimping.
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I always run a dedicated 20 amp, 120 vac, line for the refridgerator. When the fridge "kicks in" it draws about 10 amps depending the size of the fridge. Why would you not run a ded. line for it? The real question would be wether or not to use a single or duplex receptacle...
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Dedicated line and single 20A non-GFCI receptacle here...
[This message has been edited by NJwirenut (edited 11-23-2005).]
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How many fridge/freezers would be acceptable on a single dedicated circuit? I know fridges of today only draw a small fraction of what they did in years past- would it cause problems to put a kitchen refrigerator and a second fridge/freezer in the garage on a single 20A? Worst case scenario would be both kicking on at the same time, like after a short power blink. Is the in-rush short enough that it won't trip the breaker, even if it's slightly over 20A for a few cycles?
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