Just checked the wiring down stairs...My dishwasher currently runs off my microwave circuit (20 amp). I didn't know if adding a 110 outlet for a gas stove is a good idea in addition to the other two or if that would change your opinion? The wiring runs right between the 2 stud that the new stove oulet would go in. No junction box needed.
There is wire (15 amps) connected to two outside flood lights and the cooresponding switches that runs by the area. I could put a junction box and run a wire up to a 100v outlet for the stove. I'm not sure how much load flood lights are but I believe those are the only things on the circuit.
Which option do you believe is better?
Thanks again for the advice.
Honestly, If it does not have a "Speed Bake" setting that uses a blower, Go for it! The stove only uses very little amps for electronic controls and it will be a major cost saving over running a new circuit just to power a tiny control board and a spark igniter. (My BBQ uses an AA battery and lasts all summer for Pete's sake!)
Michael,
To get the amp load of the flood lights, the formula is Watts divided by volts = amps.
So, if two 60 watt bulbs at 120 volts, it would be 120/120=1 amp.
Two 100 watt bulbs would be 200/120=1.7 amps.
If that is all you have on that circuit you should be good.
There should also be a plate on the stove with the amp load.
If you stay under 80% of the breaker (15 amp breaker = 12 amps) you'll be fine.
You can,but it's not a good idea.The microwave should be on it's own circuit,as should the stove.
