GFCI

[ron pfeiffer]

IS THERE A NUMBER OF RECPTACLES THAT CAN COME OFF THE LOAD SIDE OF A 20AMP GFCI IN A RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR APPLICATION. I CANNOT FIND ANY NUMBER IN THE NEC 2002. THANK-YOU

 

[ron]

Re: GFCI

No code max. Some manufacturers have limits in their instructions.

 

[bthielen]

Re: GFCI

Don't forget that the code does specify the maximum number of outlets on a branch circuit based on the 180VA calculation. See 220.3 (B)(9)

Bob

 

[charlie]

Re: GFCI

Bob, this is a residential application, there is no limit.

 

[bthielen]

Re: GFCI

Oops, looked right past that.

Bob

 

[nvcape]

Re: GFCI

For general-use receptacles and outlets NEC 220-3 (10) states that no additional calculation is needed other than 220-3(a). For dwelling units it is 3VA, or 800 square feet per 20 amp circuit.

 

[ryan_618]

Re: GFCI

Originally posted by nvcape:
For general-use receptacles and outlets NEC 220-3 (10) states that no additional calculation is needed other than 220-3(a). For dwelling units it is 3VA, or 800 square feet per 20 amp circuit.

That still doesn't tell me how many receptacles are allowed on the circuit. I could fill that 800 sqaure feet that 100 receptacle outlets and put them on that circuit.

 

[W6SJK]

Re: GFCI

No limit to the number of receptacles, but mfrs usually have a limit to the LENGTH of the wiring on the load side, due to leakage currents. 250FT comes to mind..

 

[a.wayne3@verizon.net]

Re: GFCI

Ryan yes you can..... There can be a receptacle every 16 ins. and be code compliant(residentially)
As far as GFCI`s go conform with manufacturers instructions.If no max listed then in theory go for it.1,10,20 50 but common scence has to play a part in this.As electricians we do what is right.At least i try to.