recepitable for microwave

What is the amperage of the circuit breaker for the microwave? If it is 15A or less a 15 amp receptacle will be fine. Most microwaves draw less than 15A.

Danford50 wrote:
emptypocket i am trying to get the one like the old one.

That will be hard to find at any local supply houses - other than wanting one, any 20 AMP receptacle will do. When I added a under the counter coffee maker I opened up the covered part & used it for the coffee maker. Don't know why they cover the extra space up though.

emptypocket i am trying to get the one like the old one.

To answer that question you really need to determine the power consumption of your microwave. Check the owners manual. Provided the consumption is less than 15 amp you should be OK.

Danford50 wrote:
I have already post about my microwave problem, now since i am having a hard time finding a 20 amp receptacle, i would like to know if i could use a 15 amp receptacle for my microwave or would you go back with the 20 amp?

If you have a ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, or Manard near by they all sell 20 Amp receptacle. Or is because you are trying to match the one you want to take out?