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smjaning
Feb 25, 2010, 12:06 PM
How many wall outlets can be put on one 20A breaker?

tkrussell
Feb 25, 2010, 12:12 PM
Is this for residential or commercial?

What are the receptacles for?

smjaning
Feb 25, 2010, 12:16 PM
It is residential and the receptacles are for lamps tv's radios and lights.

tkrussell
Feb 25, 2010, 12:19 PM
Technically, there is no limit for general purpose lighting outlets in residential, however, the commmercial rule is 10, and is widely used as a guideline in residential.