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Volt/amperes(watts) of your kitchen devices and amperes going through the circuit

I want to practice degrading wires for class and would like some numbers to work with, so if you guys could tell me how many watts or volt/amperes your kitchen devices(microwave, toaster, refrigerator etc) are rated at and how many amps the outlets carry(if you’re American or Canadian it’s most likely 120, if you’re European it’s most likely 240, I don’t know about the rest of the world) it would be well appreciated

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SW-User

American power grid is based on 110-130 volts AC at 59/60hz. Most modern kitchens have a 20 amp circuit breakers for kitchens because of the many appliances. Microwaves are in the 800 to 1500 watt range. Fridges can be anywhere from 200 to 1,000 watts depending how new it is. Electric oven typically are 240 volts on a 30 amp breaker. Typically. Your mileage will vary.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@SW-User Right, I’m trying to figure out what the most efficient wire that can be run would be according to the NEC in peoples kitchens

SW-User

@JRVanguard 12 gauge wire 12-2 or 12-3

questionWeaver

My kitchen has 8 20 amp, 120v non dedicated circuits, with a separate 240v 50amp circuit for each of the ovens (2), and separate 120v 20 amp for the dishwashers (2), a 240v 100amp circuit for the point-of-use electric water heater and a 120v 20 amp circuit for the boost water heater, 2 dedicated 120v 20 amp circuits for the refrigerator and freezer, 3 120v circuits for the sink disposal units (3 sinks) ... and two 240v 50 amp circuits for the stoves

Think I have it all ... the kitchen has a dedicated 225 amp circuit breaker box ... with 40 slots

Ceiling lighting is 12/24v, with 12 gauge wires and e26 fixtures, running LED lights without transformers.

All wiring to the 120v circuits is 10 gauge

It is lower gauge for the 240v circuits.

The house has a 800 amp service entry.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@questionWeaver Thank you very much

SW-User

[c=#4C0073]240 V - 13 Amp .. quite standard for almost all electrical equipment here .. but the Wattage, i have to go see, and i'm not at home now lol[/c]

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@SW-User Oh is Asia also 240, I guess that makes sense, I just never knew that

SW-User

Most household circuits are 15 - 30 amps @ 120 vac in North America.

You will also find 30 - 50 amp 220 vac circuits for water heaters, electric furnaces, dryers, stoves in homes.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@SW-User Thank you, I’m just curious what people’s are so I can practice using real layouts

SW-User

NFPA70 (NEC) tells you how many outlets you can put on a single circuit and depending on the wire used what load the circuit is rated for.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@SW-User Right I’m just trying to figure out degrading the wires by 83%, we just learned that today and I want to practice it

Stark

😶 idk

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@Stark I don’t know my device’s watts either. Your house should run 120 V though

NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

The stove is 220 thats all i know.

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NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

@JRVanguard and you cant run a heater the microwave and another small appliance at the same time in the kitchen. Lol. Dont do it because im not going into that basement.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

@NeuroticByNature Oh I know, just trying to get some numbers, I’m not trying to trip the breaker

NeuroticByNature · 41-45, F

@JRVanguard lol

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