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cglochau
10-25-2012, 08:20 AM
Is a dishwasher allowed to be on the same gfi protected circuit as the kitchen outlets?

Jim Port
10-25-2012, 09:01 AM
I will assume you mean a fixed in place DW. If so the answer is no.

Rick Cantrell
10-25-2012, 10:09 AM
Is a dishwasher allowed to be on the same gfi protected circuit as the kitchen outlets?


I will assume you mean a fixed in place DW. If so the answer is no.

I think it depends on the age of the house.
At one time, I think it was allowed.

cglochau
10-25-2012, 12:58 PM
The house was a 1987.

Speedy Petey
10-25-2012, 04:51 PM
The house was a 1987.Definitely not.

Speedy Petey
10-26-2012, 03:55 AM
Definitely not.I mean about being allowed BTW. ;)

H.G. Watson, Sr.
10-26-2012, 06:44 AM
Is a dishwasher allowed to be on the same gfi protected circuit as the kitchen outlets?


If its a countertop or portable appliance, yes.

Speedy Petey
10-26-2012, 12:29 PM
If its a countertop or portable appliance, yes.Countertop???

Gunnar Alquist
10-26-2012, 12:43 PM
Countertop???

Not overly common, but available from a few manufacturers.

Product Catalog - Model DW6W - Portable Countertop Dishwasher (http://www.avantiproducts.com/products/id/421)

Speedy Petey
10-27-2012, 08:52 AM
Not overly common, but available from a few manufacturers.

Product Catalog - Model DW6W - Portable Countertop Dishwasher (http://www.avantiproducts.com/products/id/421)Now that's just weird.
Has anyone EVER seen one of those in someone's home? I've been in literally thousands of homes and I have not.

John Kogel
10-27-2012, 11:09 AM
Now that's just weird.
Has anyone EVER seen one of those in someone's home? I've been in literally thousands of homes and I have not.One of my wife's female friends has one. It is something you would use in a tiny apartment. Yes, I have seen one. No, I did not inspect the place and wouldn't want to. :D