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[wwhitney]

Because I might know that one of the circuits is for a particular heavy load and the rest are purely convience recepts.

I thought the discussion was purely about the convenience receptacles, and if you know one of the circuits is going to be used for a particular heavy load, that Article 220 already requires you to add that load into your load calculation.

Cheers, Wayne

 

[jumper]

Its not unusual to see 15 amp duplex receptacles spec'd for 20 amp general-purpose branch circuits in a commercial occupancy.

Really? Is that true? Never heard that before.:angel:

That was a silly shot at me. C’mon now.

 

[jumper]

I thought the discussion was purely about the convenience receptacles, and if you know one of the circuits is going to be used for a particular heavy load, that Article 220 already requires you to add that load into your load calculation.

Cheers, Wayne

It is. We are just placing them where they are best located.

More recs in a waiting room, less in the hall for example. Same number of circuits.

 

[LarryFine]

:roll::roll::roll::roll: You really believe that huh?

Yes.

 

[ramsy]

..Most electrical drawings that are drawn by an EE will circuit 8 to 10 duplex receptacles for general-purpose in a commercial occupancy.
Why? Just a guess they figure 80% of 2400VA. = 10. Not because he/she is required to by NEC though.

Jim

Nice information Jim, since plans are enforceable, especially if other EE's agree.

 

[ActionDave]

I thought the discussion was purely about the convenience receptacles, and if you know one of the circuits is going to be used for a particular heavy load, that Article 220 already requires you to add that load into your load calculation.

Cheers, Wayne

It is. We are just placing them where they are best located.

More recs in a waiting room, less in the hall for example. Same number of circuits.

Prime example.