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Code requires them to be on any wall over 30" long and no more than 10 feet apart on other walls, except in the kitchen over the counter where they need to be no more than 5 feet apart. As an electrician who has wired 1000's of houses I always reccommened that you put in as many as you want and a couple extra as it is can be very costly to add more later.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoA: a short as possible reason being that heater are power devices therefore a long cord to deliver the power is not desirable since since the power delivered to the unit is not optimum because of IR drops
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∙ 10y agoThere is no limit on how close it can be. However common sense would dictate you not install it right above the sink. About 1 foot on either side of the edge of the sink is about right. If the outlet is within 6 feet of a water source it mustbe GFCI protected.
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∙ 13y agoThere are no NEC code requirements, that I know of, to limit the disyance from a window to requirements to be within any distance to a window.
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∙ 14y ago4-6 feet from a door
12 feet from each outlet
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∙ 14y agoYou should not have to go futher than 4' for an outlet... so space them at 8'.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no standard. Any distance will do.
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What fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet?
Desktop
By code can an outlet be next to a wall mounted Electric heater?
It may be next to it but never above it.
Should an all-in-one scanner be plugged into the wall outlet?
No reason not to as long as the wall outlet is the correct voltage. most are designed to be plugged into a 110v outlet.
Should an outlet located at 7 feet up the wall from the floor used to power a light fixture be included in wall space requirement?
I have never heard of wall space requirement in the electrical terminology. There is a code rule for the positioning of receptacle outlets around a room. This type of outlet has to be counted as a device when estimating the number of outlets that can be installed on one circuit. If you are talking about horizontal placement of electrical boxes at 300 mm floor level, then this outlet will not be included in that measurement.
Should an outlet located at 7 feet up the wall from the floor used to power a light fixture be included in wall space requirements?
I have never heard of wall space requirement in the electrical terminology. There is a code rule for the positioning of receptacle outlets around a room. This type of outlet has to be counted as a device when estimating the number of outlets that can be installed on one circuit. If you are talking about horizontal placement of electrical boxes at 300 mm floor level, then this outlet will not be included in that measurement.
What should I know before buying an electric wall heater?
Before buying electrical wall heater you must know about your electrical supply, connections and wiring. The wiring should be able to bear additional high current and supply should have capacity for extra wattage. The walls and contacts should be properly insulated and free from moisture. There should be tripping safety mechanism in wall heater.
What is the Length of wall requiring electrical outlet?
any wall 2' or over
What is the definition of duplex outlet?
Electrical wall outlet having two plug receptacles.
Can you put an electrical outlet in a wall with narrow studs?
yes
What fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet?
Desktop
How far from a door can an electrical outlet be installed?
As close as you want. You must insall an outlet a minium of every 12 feet of wall space. If the wall is smaller that 24" it does not require an outlet.
Should an electrical outlet box protrude or be recessed relative to the wall?
Are you talking about recepticale boxes that you plug a device into or service panel that the breakers are in?
By code can an outlet be next to a wall mounted Electric heater?
It may be next to it but never above it.
Should an all-in-one scanner be plugged into the wall outlet?
No reason not to as long as the wall outlet is the correct voltage. most are designed to be plugged into a 110v outlet.
How do you insulate an electrical outlet?
If the outlet is on an outside wall there is a plastic boot that goesaround the outlet. The purpose of this boot is to keep the vapour barrier intact. The edges of this boot are then taped to the wall vapour barrier to make a complete air seal. The insulation goes behind the outlet boot which allows the wall R value to remain the same as the rest of the wall.
What is the distance between an electrical outlet and a switch?
their is no set distance the distance between outlets is 12 feet the code reads something like this, nowhere along the unbroken wall should you be more then 6 feet from an outlet
Is it a fire hazard when the wall outlet that has an electric heater plugged into it is hot?
Yes and Very Possible! Bad connections cause heat so the outlet may be defectice. The outlet or the supply line may also not be rated to supply the current (amperage) required by the heater.
