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The maximum number of duplex outlets that can be served by a single 15 ampere 120V circuit is?
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10 outlets as defined by the national electric code
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Can you use 15 amp wall outlets in living room?
Yes you may, you can even install them on a 20 amp circuit as long as they are the duplex type.
Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?
You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter
How many receptacles can be put on one circuit?
for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.Circuit loadingIn North America 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. ( This is not found in the National Electrical Code)Generally each duplex outlet may count for 180VA. For a 15A circuit = 8 duplex max. For a 20A circuit = 10 max. This is in the Wiring Code, by the way. (This only applies to non-residential applications)In some states the 3 amp per outlet is still being used. For this case, 6 outlets max. ( What States?)In dwelling units there is no requirement for a maximum number of outlets on a circuit. The circuit could serve a single room of 500 sq. ft. and serve as many outlets you wanted including the lighting loads. (3 watts per sq. ft X 500 sq. ft.) This is the minimum requirement of the code and not necessarily good wiring practice.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What breaker do you use for 10-2 wire?
Assuming a 120V circuit then a 30A Single Pole. For a 240V circuit an 30A two pole. Of course anything smaller that a 30A is acceptable. 30A is the maximum allowed.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use lower amperage outlets - the problem would come if you were trying to run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp circuit or plug a 20 amp appliance into a 15 amp outlet. It would be better, though, as some kitchen appliances could exceed 15 amps (toaster ovens, some coffee makers, electric griddles, etc.) could try to draw more than the 15 amps your outlets are designed for. Perhaps you could get some 20 amp outlets and use those 15's in a hallway or something less likely to have high amperage draw.
What is the maximum distance between duplex outlets in a room?
In a room, the maximum distance between duplex outlets is usually 12 feet. Too much distance between outlets can make it difficult to plug in all of the necessary electrical devices in a room.
Can you use 15 amp wall outlets in living room?
Yes you may, you can even install them on a 20 amp circuit as long as they are the duplex type.
How many outlets can you have on a gfi breaker?
Depends on the breaker. If the load at the outlets is unknown then the standard rules of 80% apply. You can only load a circuit 80% of it's maximum value. For instance, if you're connecting your GFCI outlets to a 15 amp breaker you can only have a maximum of 12 outlets. If it's a 20 Amp breaker then you're allowed up to 16 outlets and so on. In the US, you are limited to 13 receptacles on a 20 amp circuit and 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit in commercial or industrial installations. Any or all of these can be gfci-protected. You can install one gfci, the first one from the panel, and protect any or all the others from that one.
Why does the bottom part of an outlet not work on almost all outlets in an apartment?
Shut the breaker off that feeds the circuit. Inspect the duplex receptacle on the (hot) brass side connections. If the tie bar is missing from the top to the bottom then that is the problem. If there is a wire on each of the brass screws and the tie bar is missing then the problem is the feed (breaker) to that section of the duplex receptacle is shut off.
Can duplex oulet have one dedicated outlet?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Yes, if it is connected with a three wire circuit such as kitchen counter receptacles. In this case both top and bottom of the duplex receptacle are dedicated circuits. An example of a duplex receptacle being the only device in the circuit from a 15 amp breaker is the receptacle for a microwave oven.
What is the maximum current for one power point?
it depend upon the load connected to that power point,and also it belongs what kind of vlot it is 230v or 415vAnswerIf you are referring to wall sockets, then it depends on the electrical regulations for the country in which you live. For example, in the UK the maximum current is 13 A. In North America, the total current per duplex receptacle is 15 A although, in kitchens for example, the two outlets that make up the duplex receptacle can be separated (by separating links at the back), and each separately wired to provide 15 A per outlet.
Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?
You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter
How many plugs should you put in an electric outlet?
If it is a duplex receptacle then two cords is the maximum that should be connected to it.
How many receptacles can be put on one circuit?
for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.Circuit loadingIn North America 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. ( This is not found in the National Electrical Code)Generally each duplex outlet may count for 180VA. For a 15A circuit = 8 duplex max. For a 20A circuit = 10 max. This is in the Wiring Code, by the way. (This only applies to non-residential applications)In some states the 3 amp per outlet is still being used. For this case, 6 outlets max. ( What States?)In dwelling units there is no requirement for a maximum number of outlets on a circuit. The circuit could serve a single room of 500 sq. ft. and serve as many outlets you wanted including the lighting loads. (3 watts per sq. ft X 500 sq. ft.) This is the minimum requirement of the code and not necessarily good wiring practice.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Why is there no power to outlet when light switch is turned off?
Some rooms have an outlet controlled by a light switch at the door. This is normally in bedrooms. It is possible that the switch is wired to only one of two outlets in a duplex outlet since it is easy to configure a duplex outlet to separate the bottom and top outlets.
What breaker do you use for 10-2 wire?
Assuming a 120V circuit then a 30A Single Pole. For a 240V circuit an 30A two pole. Of course anything smaller that a 30A is acceptable. 30A is the maximum allowed.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use lower amperage outlets - the problem would come if you were trying to run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp circuit or plug a 20 amp appliance into a 15 amp outlet. It would be better, though, as some kitchen appliances could exceed 15 amps (toaster ovens, some coffee makers, electric griddles, etc.) could try to draw more than the 15 amps your outlets are designed for. Perhaps you could get some 20 amp outlets and use those 15's in a hallway or something less likely to have high amperage draw.
