I just discovered that the sump pump in my new home is wired in with all the rest of the basement lighting. I keep reading that sump pumps should be on their own circuit. Is this code, or just a recommendation? Also, it is on a 15 amp circuit with at least 6 other light fixtures and the house's smoke detectors. The tag on the wire says it draws 13 Amp Max when running, but 60 Amp Max during startup. How can a 15 Amp circuit support all this stuff? I've noticed no problems so far, but this seems like a problem waiting to happen.
Thanks for your help!
Jon Landis
Thanks for your help!
Jon Landis