Dedicated microwave circuit

[dakest]

What would be the correct amperage for a dedicated microwave circuit breaker?
I am using Romex 12-2 from the panel to the outlet which is about 15 feet, the microwave is a over the range unit with about 1000 watts.
Help on this matter is well appreciated.

Thanks

David

[bkrahmer]

I believe a dedicated microwave circuit is overkill, but whatever. 12-2 can be run to a 20 amp breaker, but if you are running a 20 amp circuit to only a single outlet, you will need to ensure that you are using a 20-amp receptacle. You will want to check with your inspector on whether it must be a single (as opposed to the typical duplex receptacle.) If it's mounted high on the wall (in a cabinet), and is a single, it probably won't need gfci protection. Otherwise, it probably will. 2 minutes on the phone with an inspector will be easier than screwing it up and having to fix it later.

[homebild]

What would be the correct amperage for a dedicated microwave circuit breaker?
I am using Romex 12-2 from the panel to the outlet which is about 15 feet, the microwave is a over the range unit with about 1000 watts.
Help on this matter is well appreciated.

Thanks

David

Volts X Amps = Watts

120Volts X Amps = 1000 Watts.

Amps = 8.33

All you need is 14-2 wire on a 15 amp dedicated breaker.

[dakest]

Right now it is on a 15 amp breaker but there is other things on that circuit, it trips when too many things are running at the same time.
I think the 15 amp will do, but I wanted to get input from more experience folk, like you guys.
I thank you guys very much for your replies.

[klassenl]

Just a note, the code calls for the microwave to be on it's own circuit. From a common sense side, running to your panel to reset breakers is a pain, with it's own circuit it won't trip unless there is major problems.

LK

[SparkyInTraining4033]

Just a note, the code calls for the microwave to be on it's own circuit. From a common sense side, running to your panel to reset breakers is a pain, with it's own circuit it won't trip unless there is major problems.

LK

Please quote the code section where this is stated I've never heard of this one but then again I am still a student.