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    May 29, 2008, 06:50 AM
    Number of breakers for appliances
    How many breakers (off one electrical panel) are needed to run a standard dishwasher, garbage disposal, small microwave, and one light? Are there any restrictions, problemos? THX, Carol from Mill Valley, CA:confused:
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    May 30, 2008, 08:32 AM
    You would need to tellus the amperage draw of these units. Usually the dishwasher has its own 20 amp circuit and the microwave may also need its own 20.
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