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Putting refrigerator outside under patio on 15 amp outlet.
Posted on 3/8/21 at 11:50 am
Posted on 3/8/21 at 11:50 am
I want to add a fridge outside under my patio. I’ve read that a fridge should have a dedicated 15 amp outlet. Is there any problem with plugging a refrigerator into my 15 amp outlet if there are things plugged in down the line at the next outlet? Anyone have refrigerator outside with no problems?
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Posted on 3/8/21 at 12:39 pm to spiderman
There is no issue having other things plugged into the same circuit.
But the reason you should have a dedicated circuit is that something else could short out and trip the breaker. You don't know that the breaker has tripped and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
You also have to be careful with GFCI outlets. Newer homes will have outdoor outlets on a GFCI outlets or breaker. The compressor in the refrigerator can trip the GFCI. So again, you don't know that the power is off and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
But the reason you should have a dedicated circuit is that something else could short out and trip the breaker. You don't know that the breaker has tripped and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
You also have to be careful with GFCI outlets. Newer homes will have outdoor outlets on a GFCI outlets or breaker. The compressor in the refrigerator can trip the GFCI. So again, you don't know that the power is off and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
This post was edited on 3/8/21 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 3/8/21 at 1:12 pm to mswiggins
It’s only going to serve as a beer fridge so not worried about losing any food. Just want to make sure it won’t cause electrical issues.
Posted on 3/8/21 at 1:12 pm to mswiggins
quote:been there done that.
You don't know that the breaker has tripped and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
But now we go into that fridge for drinks every day so we know if it is out. and i have a freezer and 2 fridges on that circuit.
Posted on 3/8/21 at 1:31 pm to spiderman
I have other things on the same circuit as my fridge in the garage. Never been an issue.
Posted on 3/9/21 at 10:43 am to WPBTiger
only thing on this circuit down the line is a low voltage transformer for landscape lights and some string lights for pergola. Hopefully I'm good.
Posted on 3/9/21 at 11:26 am to mswiggins
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You don't know that the breaker has tripped and you lose everything in the refrigerator.
This is why you make trips to get beer out more often. Grab a beer, make sure light is on.
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