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  • Nov 27, 2011, 06:36 AM
    Rlackey
    can 14 gauge be used
    Just trying to find the standard codes for the # of outlets for each breaker for the typical amperage...

    15 amp 110 volt
    20 amp 110 volt

    the space is 12 x 20 ?
  • Nov 27, 2011, 06:41 AM
    tkrussell
    What will the space be used for? Some areas such as a dining room needs 20 amp circuit with #12 wire. A den can use 15 Amp with #14 wire.

    Certain rooms need GFI protection, others need Arc Fault protection.

    There is no limit of outlets on a residential general purpose circuit.

    You may use the non-residential limit as a guide line of 10 outlets on 15 amp circuit and 13 outlets on a 20 amp circuit.
  • Nov 27, 2011, 07:05 AM
    Rlackey
    It is more of a game room a refrigerator TV radio table lamp Ceiling fan and it may later on have a a/c window unit
  • Nov 27, 2011, 07:08 PM
    donf
    I would use a 20 amp circuit if you intend to power the entire room off the one circuit,
  • Dec 1, 2011, 11:34 AM
    tommybwiz
    You may also consider adding an extra designated circuit for the "future" a/c unit. It is easier to prewire now than to attempt to add later if needed.

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