AboutRick Miell Expertise Past County electrical inspector, hold St. of Colorado Master license, will try to answer any electrical question with Code related answers.
Experience State of Colorado Master Electrician. Past County Electricial Inspector (15 years)
Mike B wrote at 2007-11-26 19:53:03
I'm not a qualified electrician, but...
In my cottage (east of Ottawa) and my home in Belleville, Ontario, the receptacles over the kitchen counter fall under different rules than most other 110V wall receptacles in the house. They are typically either:
(A) 15A outlets with the link between the two receptacles cut, and wired with cable with red, black and white wires and a ground wire (14/3 cable) from a double 15 A breaker. Or,
(B) Near a sink (6(?)ft) they are typically 20A GFCI outlets, wired with 12/2 cable to a single 20A breaker. Only one 20A outlet per breaker.
There is a rule that allows alternating (not sequential) 15A split outlets (2 max.) along the counter to be wired from the same double breaker, but you should check the details before doing this.
While we're on the subject of kitchens, be aware that the fridge requires an outlet that is not hooked to any other outlet with the exception of an elevated outlet used for a clock. I think this is to ensure you don't blow a fuse and eat bad food, and, most kitchen clocks now run on batteries.
I think the outlet for an electric stove is usually 220V/30A, but I don't know how you're supposed to handle a gas range that requires 110V.
Michael Shurben wrote at 2009-01-18 01:00:29
The Gas Range adapter that Ryan is referring to has a built-in 15 amp fuse. This fuse is not replaceable so when I install a Gas Range and the adapter will fit without causing the Range to stick out from the wall, I refrain from plugging in any sort of motor load like my power drill. These adapters are CSA approved and take 110 volt power from one of the two phases in the 220 volt socket. I've had cases where the customer's electrician was supposed to provide a 110 volt receptacle for the new gas Range and all they did was supply an adapter. I find that 50% of the installations have no room for the adapter and the customer has to call in an electrician to get a proper receptacle installed. Most people with Gas licenses don't have an Electricians license as well.
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