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    Oct 18, 2013, 06:21 PM
    Using 14-3 to power two circuits
    I want to run 2 breakers with 1 run of 14-3 up to a junction box then break off from there with 14-2 but can it work using the ground and neutral for both circuit runs?
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    Oct 18, 2013, 07:09 PM
    Yes, but breakers have to be a double breaker. In other words the handles of the breaker have to be tied together.
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    Oct 19, 2013, 05:00 AM
    Yes it can work fine. Thing is, if this is for most circuits in a house the circuits will need to be arc-fault protected. There are very few double-pole arc-fault breakers out there. Especially for an older panel.
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