shared neutral

[sparkync]

I am running outlets for a game room for kids. Each machine will pull 3 amps. Each receptacle will have 2 machines plugged into it, making 6 amps per outlet. I am planning on putting 2 outlets on a 20 amp. circuit. According to code I can run a "shared neutral" if I place the circuits under a double pole breaker. Under these circumstances, is that what most of you would do to save wire?? Thanks a lot...

 

[electrofelon]

is this a dwelling?

 

[ActionDave]

According to code I can run a "shared neutral" if I place the circuits under a double pole breaker. Under these circumstances, is that what most of you would do to save wire?? Thanks a lot...

If you do this you will be joining the Dark Order of Users of the MWBC. I'm already a member so I would encourage you to join.

The question about the exact location of this room does need to be answered.

 

[infinity]

I am running outlets for a game room for kids. Each machine will pull 3 amps. Each receptacle will have 2 machines plugged into it, making 6 amps per outlet. I am planning on putting 2 outlets on a 20 amp. circuit. According to code I can run a "shared neutral" if I place the circuits under a double pole breaker. Under these circumstances, is that what most of you would do to save wire?? Thanks a lot...

Yes.

 

[sparkync]

Thanks for the input. It will be located within a mall.

 

[ptonsparky]

Mall might be 3 phase. You could go all out with the three hots and one neutral.

 

[wirebender]

Mall might be 3 phase. You could go all out with the three hots and one neutral.

gasp! :jawdrop:

 

[Ravenvalor]

Do not run neutral through the outlets

Do not run neutral through the outlets

You probably already know this, if you decide to add more outlets on a circuit be sure to splice the neutral separate from the outlet. Do not use the outlet as a neutral splice.

 

[acrwc10]

Mall might be 3 phase. You could go all out with the three hots and one neutral.

Yes but then he would couldn't use a 2 pole breaker,,,,,,,,,, he would need a 3 pole.

 

[stew]

yup full bat and a 3 pole and bring the boat to the neutral splice pont and safe off the unused circuit. 3 pole breaker and u r golden.