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No. You need 20 amp receptacles. ( if a single receptacle on an individual brach circuit NEC 210.21 (B)(1) )
Yes you can use a 15 amp receptacles on a 20 amp breaker in the states but not in Canada. ( branch circuit supplying two or more receptacle NEC 210.21(B)(3) )
15 amp receptacle on a 20 amp circuit is not code, partly because 20 amp circuits use #10 ga wire, which does not fit unto a 15 amp receptacle,(can be forced but lots of work.) Also a 15 amp receptacle will not take the 18 amps continuios that a 20 amp recep. will. ( It is code, see above. 14 awg = 15 amp, 12 awg = 20 amp, 10 awg = 30 amp )
20 amp wire is 12 gauge not 10
Yes you can use 15A outlets and swithes on 20 amp breakers they are UL listed for 20 amp even if they are stamped for 15A as long as the wire is 12ga to. ( NEC Table 210.21 (B)(3) )
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∙ 14y agoIn Canada there shall be not more that 12 outlets on any 2 wire branch circuit. Such outlets shall be considered to be rated at not more that 1 amp per outlet. Where the connected load is known, the number of outlets may exceed 12 providing the load current does not exceed 80 % of the rating of the over current device protecting the circuit.
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∙ 8y agoIn the United States this is acceptable provided it is at least a duplex receptacle or it is not the only receptacle on the circuit. A 15A receptacle will only allow devices rated at 15A or less to be plugged into them.
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∙ 14y agoNot a good idea. Match the devices to the rating of the breaker protecting the circuit.
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∙ 13y agoYes. A higher rating is allowed.
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How many elec outlets can a GFCI detect?
7 on a 15 amp circuit and 9 on a 20 amp circuit.
What is the electrical formula to for calculating the number of 15 amp recepticles that can be install on a 15 amp circuit?
There isn't a formula, but the general rule is that you allow for 1 amp per outlet and you load the circuit to 80% of maximum. For a 15 Amp circuit you can have a maximum of 12 outlets.
Can 14-2 wire be used for outlets?
yes if it is on a 15 amp circuit to keep it simple12-2 for 20 amp circuits
Can you control 10 outlets with one 20 amp GFCI outlet on one 20 amp circuit?
Yes. I know of no limits to how many regular receptacles (outlets) you can "piggy back" onto one GFCI receptacle. However, in commercial and industrial construction there are limits to how many receptacles can be placed on any one circuit. These limits in the United States and according to the NEC are: 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit and 13 receptacles on a 20 amp circuit.
How many outlets can run off 1 gfi outlet?
Eight on a 15 amp circuit, tweleve on a 20 amp circuit, including the gfci receptacle itself.
How many elec outlets can a GFCI detect?
7 on a 15 amp circuit and 9 on a 20 amp circuit.
What size circuit breaker do you need for kichen counter outlets?
Two 20 Amp circuits with the outlets staggered so a different circuit is on two adjacent outlets. Should be GFCI protected.
Can amp meters be connected in series and both read the same?
When connected in series, multiple amp meters in the same circuit should read the same.
How many outlets are there?
Up to 12 on a 20 amp circuit. Up to 9 on a 15 amp circuit. But use common sense. If the circuit will be heavily loaded, as in a home office, then do not install that many.
What is the electrical formula to for calculating the number of 15 amp recepticles that can be install on a 15 amp circuit?
There isn't a formula, but the general rule is that you allow for 1 amp per outlet and you load the circuit to 80% of maximum. For a 15 Amp circuit you can have a maximum of 12 outlets.
Can 14-2 wire be used for outlets?
yes if it is on a 15 amp circuit to keep it simple12-2 for 20 amp circuits
Is it possible to operate two 1300 W hairdryers on a 120 V circuit without blowing a fuse?
1300 watts on a 120 volt circuit is 10.8 amps. Since most circuits are built with 15 or 20 amp breakers, no. Rdrsh is correct. If both outlets you plan on using are on the same circuit and you have nothing else on, you might be able to run both at the same time for a short period of time if it is a 20 amp circuit. If it is a 15 amp circuit, no way will it work. However if you have a couple of 100 watt lights on then you will have a total of over 20 amps draw and it will trip the breaker. You need to have these of separate circuits.
Can you control 10 outlets with one 20 amp GFCI outlet on one 20 amp circuit?
Yes. I know of no limits to how many regular receptacles (outlets) you can "piggy back" onto one GFCI receptacle. However, in commercial and industrial construction there are limits to how many receptacles can be placed on any one circuit. These limits in the United States and according to the NEC are: 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit and 13 receptacles on a 20 amp circuit.
How many outlets can run off 1 gfi outlet?
Eight on a 15 amp circuit, tweleve on a 20 amp circuit, including the gfci receptacle itself.
How many outlets are allowed on a 240 v branch circuit?
Branch circuit loading In Canada the CEC states that there shall be not more than 12 outlets on any 2-wire branch circuit. These outlets shall be considered to be rated at not less than 1 amp per outlet Where the connected load is known, the number of outlets shall be permitted to exceed 12, provided that the load current does not exceed 80% of the rating of the over current device protecting the circuit. For example on a 15 amp breaker, 15 x 80% = 12 amps, hence the standard of 12 outlets on any 2-wire branch circuit. On a 20 amp breaker, 20 x 80% = 16 amps. So from a 20 amp breaker this allows 16 outlets on a 2-wire branch circuit as long as the outlets are not considered to be rated at less than 1 amp per outlet. The definition of an outlet is a point in the wiring installation at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment. What this means is that if a light switch and a fixture outlet were on the same 2-wire branch circuit they would be subtracted from the maximum count of 12 receptacle outlets on the circuit which would leave 10. If the light fixture draws 3 amps plus the switch outlet, then the total circuit outlet count would be reduced to 8 receptacle outlets (12 -- 3 -- 1 = 8). On a standard specification home most electricians will wire one circuit per room, the outlet count usually never reaches the maximum of 12 outlets.
Can the power to your whirlpool be on the same 20 amp circuit as the bathroom lights and outlets?
No, the whirlpool has a motor load connected to it and should be connected to a dedicated ground fault breaker.
How many computer outlets can go on a 10 amp circuit?
About 8 amps worth, if you derate the circuit for 100 percent duty cycle.
