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    Nov 8, 2009, 08:38 AM
    Connecting 2 Applicances with 2200 watts combined
    I have 2 appliances, 1 1000 Watts and the other 1200 watts. Can I run both off a 20 AMP circuit using 12 or 14 gauge wire with the first connection on a GFI.
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    Nov 8, 2009, 08:53 AM

    Maybe. What are the appliances? Is the voltage 120 V?

    I = (1000+1200)/120 = 18.33 A

    12 AWG would be fused at 20 Amps.

    But, need to know what the appliances are, especially if they are space heating.
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    Nov 8, 2009, 09:19 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    Maybe. What are the appliances? Is the voltage 120 V?

    I = (1000+1200)/120 = 18.33 A

    12 AWG would be fused at 20 Amps.

    But, need to know what the appliances are, especially if they are space heating.
    2 Microwaves (one is a Convection/Microwave)
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    Nov 8, 2009, 09:21 AM

    Then technicly, it will work.
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