#14 or #12 awg/residential wiring

[electricalist]

In a dwelling unit there is no max allowed.
Incommercial its 10 on a 15 amp circuit and 13 on a 20...

 

[ActionDave]

In a dwelling unit there is no max allowed.
Incommercial its 10 on a 15 amp circuit and 13 on a 20...

For load calcs yes, for branch circuits not so much.

 

[electricalist]

I must be missing something. I watched the mh video and thought it said volts x amps (180 per yoke)

 

[ActionDave]

I must be missing something. I watched the mh video and thought it said volts x amps (180 per yoke)

What code section is the 180VA per receptacle in?

 

[electricalist]

220.14(1) is what the video says

 

[ActionDave]

220.14(1) is what the video says

220.14(1) or (I)???

Either way look at 220.44.

 

[electricalist]

On the mh home page I clicked on videos then selected 2014 then recepticles on a circuit other than a dwelling. Mr. Dave if you get a chance let me know if im misunderstanding it. Thank you if you get time no worries if you dont.

 

[donaldelectrician]

Code aside , probably the best reason some areas go with 12awg to general use recept. circuits is what the people will do after the C.O. is given . I am used to seeing all bedrooms let out to people that use portable heaters , refrigerators , as well as computer and home entertainment ect . The living room gets a tenant sometimes two . Lately the bedrooms are being divided .
The rents are sky high . It is necessity .

I am for all recept. circuits to be 12awg .





Donald