A dishwasher is a direct wire. Line to dishwasher. I never seen a dishwasher with a plug on it. I have been doing this work for over 20 years. I started in this field when I was in the single digits!
Please use GFCI anywhere on the counter near the sink. Code is in place for safety I know they are pricey but when they work you'll be happy! I have 4 GFCI above the counter top.
This is the dishwasher I'm getting, look halfway down the second column of the specs, Power Cord - Yes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_612562-3904..._clickID=206b5e6a-a341-9ee8-43d2-000027fe0e67 No offense, but I'm not looking for advice or safety tips.
I ran them on each circuit - ran or branched multiple circuits in the kitchen to prevent a breaker trip from running too many countertop appliances at once(think mixers and toasters) They really aren't that expensive when you get the contractor packs with 10 regular receptacles thrown in on a discount
None taken! But us licenced contractors usually go in after a house fire and clean up SHODY work. Do your thing....
They are no problem on a properly sized circuit, or if they are installed correctly. I have seen line and supply mixed up all the time, even better....NO ground!
That's the correct way, I myself have a seperate 20amp circuit for toaster oven, and another 20amp circuit for the micro.
Well maybe you should start a thread about the importance of GFCI outlets and how unlicensed people wire them up wrong and end up burning their house down. I'm just sharing my kitchen install, that's all, save it for someone else, jeesh.
so to the things we should add to the original post is: Plan your electrical circuits GFCI's where required on countertop receptacles And this is not a dig at anyone above -just seriously sound advice
end of the line is fine if all of the circuits on the countertop are covered - but when you have to go into the next room to reset a GFCI to regain power for the mixer during the wife's cookie production you'll kick yourself in the tail
I bought 3 dishwashers in the last 1.5 years. They all had power cords that plugged into a socket. First was used I would guess mid 2000's, second and third were both brand new from the factory, they all came with power cords that plug into a socket.
Thanks man, at least you know the right way to do things. Some get offended when someone states the facts of how it should be done. I am not a know it all so I don't get offended when people offer advice. Ask all those who helped me install my furnace. I absorb what you tell me and use it.
