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  • Nov 6, 2010, 06:39 PM
    sportster1968
    Electrical outlets
    Can I tie into a double 30 amp dedicated circuit outlet with 12-2 and 4 20 amp outlets in the garage the only thing on this circuit is a 5 amp freezer?
  • Nov 6, 2010, 06:46 PM
    donf

    Not a chance!

    First, unless that freezer requires 30 amp, get it off that circuit and onto a 20 amp circuit.

    The way to do this would be to set up a 30 amp sub-panel that then run the needed 20 amp branch circuits from the sub-panel.

    If you do what you want to do, please update your will and put me down as a beneficiary and then put your fire department on notice that you will be needing them soon! :)
  • Nov 6, 2010, 07:14 PM
    stanfortyman

    I agree. Absolutely NOT!
    Also, a small freezer should NOT be on a 30A circuit. If you have general use 15 or 20 amp receptacles on this circuit it is a pretty serious code violation. They should only be on a 15 or 20 amp circuit.

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