Kitchen Counter 20A
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You only need two circuits to meet code. If its one duplex or fifteen.
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That may be true for the NEC but, the OP is in Canada and it may be different in the CEC.
Pete
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Oh thanks Pete. I didn't know we did that here.
Can have 2 outlets per circuit, minimum 2 circuits. 26-722(b) How many outlets you need depends on how long the counter is.
No point along the wall line can be more than 900mm from a receptacle behind counter surfaces. 26-712(d)(iii)
No point along the wall line can be more than 900mm from a receptacle behind counter surfaces. 26-712(d)(iii)
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Subsequent question:
Can the two plugs on the same circuit be next to each other or must they be alternated with the second circuit? JM said alternate - can't see it in Code.
Can the two plugs on the same circuit be next to each other or must they be alternated with the second circuit? JM said alternate - can't see it in Code.
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Can be next to each other.
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Some people alternate them and some don't. The code does not make you. Do as your journeyman says.
When I first started in the trade it was a code rule, but that has removed from the code.
They took the alternate rule out in 2006. Was a stupid rule. Impossible to know where people will plug counter top appliances in.
Yeah, it looks like you're right. Not too many splits used anymore so it just becomes one of those things that has always been done. Splits are a pain if you need GFCI protection.
I still use splits, I like them better than single 20amp cicuits. I don't do a lot of ressi, but I only use single 20's where I have to.(near a sink) Splits have more power available.
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Splits may theoretically have more power, but home owners will always find the same circuit to use at once. I meet people every week who have trouble tripping breakers from using 2 appliances at once on split 15's, but I never meet anyone who trips breakers on 20's.
Just the opposite for me?
Plug two counter top appliances into one 20amp duplex and it will trip. Plug two appliances into a split and your all good.:thumbsup:
If a customer is tripping a split with two appliances in two different locations, you just explain to them that they are using the same half in two different locations. Appliances can stay where they are. If they're tripping a 20 in two different locations, they have to use their appliances somewhere else or not at the same time.
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