ef
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How many receptacles can I have on one circuit? 15amps
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ryan_618
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Re: receps
lol...here we go again...
lol...here we go again...
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- Massachusetts
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As many that you can fit in the house.
As many that you can fit in the house.
ef
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i think it's a legit question. i thought this was suppose to be informative, not be made fun of.
i adding a room and want to make sure i don't f things up.
i think it's a legit question. i thought this was suppose to be informative, not be made fun of.
i adding a room and want to make sure i don't f things up.
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sjaniga, your going to have to be quicker. :roll:
EF, please look at the opening page on this site, you will see that is for trade professionals.
There are DIYer sites that would probably be a better option for you.
Roger
sjaniga, your going to have to be quicker. :roll:
EF, please look at the opening page on this site, you will see that is for trade professionals.
There are DIYer sites that would probably be a better option for you.
Roger
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- Massachusetts
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There are certain areas of the house you are required to run 20 amp circuits though.
Not trying to make fun of anyone, the legit code answer is as many as you want.
There are certain areas of the house you are required to run 20 amp circuits though.
russellroberts
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How many receps can you fit in a house anyhow?
How many receps can you fit in a house anyhow?
gregoryelectricinc
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Russell, apparently as many as a 15 amp circuit will accomodate. HEHEHE
Russell, apparently as many as a 15 amp circuit will accomodate. HEHEHE
pierre
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- Westchester County, New York
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ef
Being a homeowner and asking questions on a trade forum will sometimes elicit answers like these, especially when some of the questions are running jokes already.
Electricity is a serious matter and sometimes here we like to get a good laugh, don't take it personally.
Pierre
ef
Being a homeowner and asking questions on a trade forum will sometimes elicit answers like these, especially when some of the questions are running jokes already.
Electricity is a serious matter and sometimes here we like to get a good laugh, don't take it personally.
Pierre
jtb
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- Pennsylvania
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EF, if you are still around....
For areas that have larger loads (tv's, etc) you want less on a circuit, and there are places where you may want/need/be required to run dedicated circuits, meaning 1 circuit per receptacle.
On the other hand, if you have general purpose receptacles that will only be used ocassionally (like to vacuum down a long hall, or plug a radio into now and then, no permanent or heavy loads) or rarely used (placed for convenience), you can use as many as you want on a single circuit, provided you never exceed the connected ampacity of 15 amps(or your breaker will trip). For this reason the code does not limit the # of receptacles.
Most of the people here know all of these codes and would help you out if you were more specific on the room use. Most will poke fun at you for not at least trying to learn the basics from the code book, or consulting an electrician. All are concerned that you are attempting the rewire with insufficient knowledge, and that spells trouble. Not putting you down here, just trying to clear the air.
EF, if you are still around....
For areas that have larger loads (tv's, etc) you want less on a circuit, and there are places where you may want/need/be required to run dedicated circuits, meaning 1 circuit per receptacle.
On the other hand, if you have general purpose receptacles that will only be used ocassionally (like to vacuum down a long hall, or plug a radio into now and then, no permanent or heavy loads) or rarely used (placed for convenience), you can use as many as you want on a single circuit, provided you never exceed the connected ampacity of 15 amps(or your breaker will trip). For this reason the code does not limit the # of receptacles.
Most of the people here know all of these codes and would help you out if you were more specific on the room use. Most will poke fun at you for not at least trying to learn the basics from the code book, or consulting an electrician. All are concerned that you are attempting the rewire with insufficient knowledge, and that spells trouble. Not putting you down here, just trying to clear the air.
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