Breaker sizing for keezer?

[masonsjax]

I plan to run a dedicated circuit/outlet from my breaker box to power my small keezer (~5cu ft). I currently (pun) have it sitting in the middle of the room, because the compressor didn't seem to like the 16ga extension cord I was using. I'll be running 12ga wire for the new outlet, but I'm not sure what size breaker I need. Any electricians out there that can help? Thanks.

 

[lazybean]

With #12 wire you can install a 20 amp CB and 20 amp receptacle. Just looked at the GE 5.0cft specs and you can use a 15amp CB and 15receptacle with the #12 wire, if that is easier cheaper for you.

 

[nickpgoodman]

A keezer really doesn't require all that much power for a dedicated circuit.

I have a 14.8 cu ft freezer, and with the compressor running it uses about 200 watts.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Your freezer will tell you it's Current draw. That will tell you but yeah, mine is just on an outlet downstairs with one circuit running it, a mini fridge, and lighting.

 

[chuggs]

The keezer has nothing to do with the breaker size...it's the wire that he's running between the main panel and the sub panel that's important.

If you run the 12-2 w ground...use a 20 amp breaker

If you run 14-2 w ground...use a 15 amp breaker

Most homes use 12-2 now. My old junker has a bunch of 15 amp circuits in it... I think they invented 15 amp circuits way back before computers and entertainment centers. Heck...I wonder if they even used electric vacuum cleaners... uggg.

 

[schristian619]

I owuld run the 12-2 w/ ground with a 20 amp breaker. I agree that there is no need for a dedicated circuit for the keezer, but it may be easier to install that way. Although, you may want to install a couple more outlets on the same circuit for future use, since your already tapping into the panel.

 

[lazybean]

As long as you have more then one recptacle on the circuit you can install 15 amp receptacles on a 12awg 20 amp circuit.

 

[masonsjax]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll go with 20A all around.