Replace microwave convection oven
Looking for advice I want to replace my sharp 850 watt convection microwave with a 1700 watt oven. Anybody know if the circuit is strong enough to carry the load with out tripping out. Also I can't f...
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Are you positive about that 1700 watt figure? The MOST watts I have ever seen on a residential is about 1300 watts including convection ovens. But, you DO have a 120 breaker and it SHOULD be at the regular 120 breaker panel. It may not be labeled but it is there. Code requires at 12/2 romex for a microwave plug. It also requires a 20 amp wall receptacle. So, if the motorhome has a 20 amp breaker and 12 gauge wiring, your 1700 watt will be just fine. Doug
