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schwim
Oct 29, 2008, 10:07 AM
Hi there everyone,
20a circuit & 12ga wire:
I'm wiring a living room (14x18). Am I correct in my interpretation that I require only two circuits, one for the outlets and one for outlets/lighting?
I ask because in a kitchen application, lighting was not to be on any of the appliance circuits and I'm wondering if it's the same for a living room application.
thanks,
json
Tev
Oct 29, 2008, 08:58 PM
I was going to answer this with a wealth of information but decided not to confuse the issue, so instead...
You are fine with one 15A circuit in a living room that size covering required receptacles and lighting.
schwim
Oct 29, 2008, 09:18 PM
If there's any exclusions or exceptions that would require otherwise, I'm open to hearing them, as I appreciate the extra information :)
Thanks for the help you already provided, though :)
Thanks,
Json
Tev
Oct 29, 2008, 10:37 PM
Well, if you know what the loads will be then you have to size the circuits accordingly but I can't think of much in a living room that would require additional circuits, other than possibly heaters or air conditioning units.
Also, that living room could share a circuit with another room. I try to keep to 10 outlets on a 15A circuit or 13 on a 20A. By outlets I mean both receptacles and lighting.
stanfortyman
Oct 30, 2008, 04:04 AM
If there's any exclusions or exceptions that would require otherwise, I'm open to hearing them, as I appreciate the extra information :)Not much I could add. Tev's replies covered it.