Do I need a dedicated outlet for this?
1/26/2021 at 10:53:47 AM
Am renovating my basement and adding a bar.
The bar will have two under the counter mini bar fridges. Do I need to have a dedicated outlet for each one of these?
ESA safe will be in to inspect rough-in in a week and I can't find an answer to this in the code.
Thank you for your time.
1/26/2021 at 12:04:53 PM
Having the refrigerator on its own dedicated circuit is the recommended best practice for homeowners. Most refrigerators run between 3 to 6 amps, with that said, a refrigerator can spike at peak usage up to 15 amps. ... You should have refrigerators and freezers installed on a 15-20 amp dedicated 120 volt circuit.
1/26/2021 at 12:37:36 PM
Dear Scott from Dundas
Yes, you will need a dedicated outlet for each of these mini fridges.
Please do not hesitate to email for us to help answer any more questions you may have.
Best Wishes,
Dana
1/26/2021 at 11:14:18 PM
a residential kitchen fridge is not required to be on a dedicated circuit. It is certainly a good idea and best practice, but not a requirement.
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