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  • Jan 15, 2014, 04:30 PM
    kozy
    How many outlets can you put on one 20 amp breaker
    How many outlets can I PUT ON A 20 amp breaker
  • Jan 15, 2014, 04:57 PM
    hkstroud
    There is no limit in a residential structure. It is not how many outlets that is on a circuit that matters, it how many that are in use at one time.
  • Jan 15, 2014, 05:24 PM
    ma0641
    In addition to Harold's comments-And what load you will have on them. You may be only able to use 2 outlets if, for example, you are running space heaters.
  • Jan 16, 2014, 04:57 AM
    hfcarson
    So please tell us, is this for a dwelling? Do you know what is being powered?
    Is this a homework question?.
  • Jan 17, 2014, 06:33 PM
    kozy
    How many outlets
    Using a 20 amp breaker and running 12 Gage wire how many switches and outlets can I run?
  • Jan 17, 2014, 06:42 PM
    hkstroud
    Same as yesterday, as many as you would like.
  • Jan 18, 2014, 06:48 AM
    stanfortyman
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kozy View Post
    Using a 20 amp breaker and running 12 Gage wire how many switches and outlets can I run?

    Instead of just re-asking the same question why not answer hfcarson's questions?
  • Jan 18, 2014, 01:03 PM
    donf
    Just for clarification, there is a definition of the term "Outlet", do you know what it is?

    An "Outlet" is not a receptacle. So, exactly what are you asking?
  • Jan 20, 2014, 07:17 AM
    hfcarson
    I don't understand the hesitation of many who ask questions...
    If the question is not clear, it is unlikely the answer can be...
    If the question can not be understood, it is unlikely... (same as above)

    kozy, knowledge is important, so chase after it and don't give up until you get it...

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