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DaleSil
Nov 8, 2009, 07:38 AM
I have 2 appliances, 1 1000 Watts and the other 1200 watts. Can I run both off a 20 AMP circuit using 12 or 14 guage wire with the first connection on a GFI.
KeepItSimpleStupid
Nov 8, 2009, 07:53 AM
Maybe. What are the appliances? Is the voltage 120 V?

I = (1000+1200)/120 = 18.33 A

12 AWG would be fused at 20 Amps.

But, need to know what the appliances are, especially if they are space heating.
DaleSil
Nov 8, 2009, 08:19 AM
Maybe. What are the appliances? Is the voltage 120 V?

I = (1000+1200)/120 = 18.33 A

12 AWG would be fused at 20 Amps.

But, need to know what the appliances are, especially if they are space heating.

2 Microwaves (one is a Convection/Microwave)
KeepItSimpleStupid
Nov 8, 2009, 08:21 AM
Then technicly, it will work.