Number of Receptacle Outlets on a Circuit

[finhead]

I am reluctant to raise the question again because of the previous posts on this subject, but I just can't help myself.

I have always been of the opinion that the 180VA per outlet was for calculation purposes only. However, Exhibit 220.4 (Page 117) of the 2008 Handbook clearly shows that the 180VA per outlet also limits the actual number of receptacle outlets installed on one circuit.

It makes no sense to me.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

180 va is per yoke and commercial only.Residential has no limits.

 

[480sparky]

This may turn into a 'taboo' subject.

 

[finhead]

I blame the Handbook writers. They have no business interfering with our opinions.

 

[480sparky]

Click here.

 

[finhead]

Thanks for the link. I will suffer along in silence with my minority view.

 

[480sparky]

Thanks for the link. I will suffer along in silence with my minority view.

My guess is that you have your own personal limit.

If that's the case, you're in good company.

 

[roger]

Now that Ken has provided the link, we will say good night to this thread.

Roger