kingelectric
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Is there a codes that states that you can not put 2- white and 2- black wires on a recepticle or do they have to be pigtailed in the device box,so there dont feed thru the outet
Receptacles
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stickboy1375
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Receptacles are 20 amp feed through... no splices required, unless a multi wired branch circuit is involved.
300.13 Mechanical and Electrical Continuity — Conductors.
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(B) Device Removal. In multiwire branch circuits, the
continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on
device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, and
so forth, where the removal of such devices would interrupt
the continuity.
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110.3(B).
Rather vague... :roll:
(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment
shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions
included in the listing or labeling.
stickboy1375
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jxofaltrds
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Yes!
You know I like to make people think. I think it helps. And yes if they ask I will explain more.He asked what "code" and that is the correct "code".
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If you follow that up by looking at the UL Guide Information for Receptacles (RTRT), you will find that using the receptacle as a splice point it permited by the listing and labeling instructions. The only issue is the code issue about not using the device to splice the grounded conductor of a multi-wire circuit.
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Find a duplex receptacle with only one set of screws.
Who said duplex?
jeremysterling
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Touche!:thumbsup:
stickboy1375
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I did, why? I think every electrician knew what the OP's intended question was regarding without the necessity of tearing a simple question down under a microscope to dissect to improper code language...
Why make this so HARD? it was a simple question.....
stickboy1375
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stickboy and you... :happyyes:
Just exactly what are you implying?
Some people just wanna feel special.
jxofaltrds
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Because that is what we do here. I assume nothing. What if he meant a single and put two wires 'counter-clockwise' :happyno: under a terminal?
stickboy1375
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Seriously? and thats NOT what we do here, some choose to... Ray Charles could see what the OP's intention was.....
jxofaltrds
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OK. What is the max breaker I can use with a 12-2 AWG?
PS Ray can probably 'see' that now!
PSS have a beer and relax
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kingelectric
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so you can have one 20 amp circuit with say 3-4 duplexs feed thru eac other without pigtailing ?
stickboy1375
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Sorry you have to deal with the ridiculous, but yes, splices are not required by code.
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kingelectric
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thanks
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Any size you want to.
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