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  • Feb 20, 2009, 11:11 AM
    edmac
    15 Amp Breaker Load
    What is the limit of electrical outlets that I can connect using a 15 Amp breaker?
  • Feb 20, 2009, 11:14 AM
    KISS

    No limit for residential.

    But, if doing it, wire nut the splices in the outlet box and pigtail to the outlet itself. It's not mandatory, but it's safer and harder to do.
  • Feb 20, 2009, 11:19 AM
    Stratmando

    It's actually mandatory for the Neutral.
    I would also pigtail both.
  • Feb 20, 2009, 11:35 AM
    ballengerb1

    Obviously it's more important to know the load you will plug into the outlets rather than the number of outlets. Can you tell us what you are planning?
  • Feb 20, 2009, 01:51 PM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    It's actually mandatory for the Neutral.
    I would also pigtail both.

    It is not mandatory to splice the neutral unless it is part of a multi-wire circuit where both circuits are present in the box.
  • Feb 20, 2009, 01:52 PM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Obviously it's more important to know the load you will plug into the outlets rather than the number of outlets.

    THIS is key. :)

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