I need/want another 110V outlet

[bry899]

Originally Posted by lwmcguir

All my microwaves would require 12 gauge

We must be talking small units

no we need an electrician to do the math
is it 12 gauge 20 amps whats the wattage
14 gauge 15 amps?
wattage formulas?
microwave sizes 1000 watt?? smaller or larger

All I know if the breaker trips or if I smell something burning I did something wrong

[sportcoupe]

Originally Posted by lwmcguir

All my microwaves would require 12 gauge

We must be talking small units

Where are you buying 20 amp microwaves?

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by sportcoupe

Where are you buying 20 amp microwaves?

We have 220v microwave.
I don't know the wiring size.

[sportcoupe]

Originally Posted by ducksface

We have 220v microwave.
I don't know the wiring size.

Sure you do if outside the USA.

For USA's 110VAC components:
30 amp - 10 awg
20 amp - 12 awg
15 amp - 16 awg

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by bry899

no we need an electrician to do the math
is it 12 gauge 20 amps whats the wattage
14 gauge 15 amps?
wattage formulas?
microwave sizes 1000 watt?? smaller or larger

All I know if the breaker trips or if I smell something burning I did something wrong

The circuit breaker (or fuse) is there to protect the wire; not the appliance. That is the reason the protection device is located (or should be) at the beginning of that gauge wire and not just before the appliance. Most appliances have an internal fuse or CB to protect their innards.

[bry899]

"Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir View Post
All my microwaves would require 12 gauge

We must be talking small units
no we need an electrician to do the math
is it 12 gauge 20 amps whats the wattage
14 gauge 15 amps?
wattage formulas?
microwave sizes 1000 watt?? smaller or larger

All I know if the breaker trips or if I smell something burning I did something wrong"

Originally Posted by Beau388

The circuit breaker (or fuse) is there to protect the wire; not the appliance. That is the reason the protection device is located (or should be) at the beginning of that gauge wire and not just before the appliance. Most appliances have an internal fuse or CB to protect their innards.

Thanks beau, though I was trying to be funny. sorry.

[gnach]

Originally Posted by ducksface

We have 220v microwave.

I don't know the wiring size.

Where's that plugged in?

[ducksface]

Originally Posted by gnach

Where's that plugged in?

It's in the house, not in the RV.
The advantium over the stove is 220 the advantium in the cabinet is 110v.

The 110v microwave(only) statement was kind of...determined.

[powerboatr]

i did this exact thing on my tuscany
i ran another outlet to the drivers side near the footwell, but not way under,
i tapped power from passenger outlet and drilled and ran flexible conduit across the underside of the bus to drivers side and then drilled and used bulkhead pass through and sealed the crap out of both holes as well
passenger outlet is hardly ever used, but drivers side is used to power a small ceramic heater set up on dash to keep big window clear when we are parked in winter
i had enough room to use a HOUSE electrical box and outlet