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A branch circuit rated at 20 amperes supplies four receptacles . According to NEC the rating of the receptacles must not be less than blank amperes.?
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Can you control 10 outlets with one 20 amp GFCI outlet on one 20 amp circuit?
Yes. I know of no limits to how many regular receptacles (outlets) you can "piggy back" onto one GFCI receptacle. However, in commercial and industrial construction there are limits to how many receptacles can be placed on any one circuit. These limits in the United States and according to the NEC are: 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit and 13 receptacles on a 20 amp circuit.
Can a 20 amp circuit breaker operate two 15 amp receptacle?
It is perfectly acceptable to have (2) 120 volt 15 amp receptacles operated from a 120 volt 20 amp circuit breaker (as a general rule of thumb 11 receptacles are acceptable on a 20 amp circuit). The 15 amp rating of the receptacle is the maximum allowed amperage that should be hooked up to the receptacle at any one time. So in this case the limiting factor is the amount of current being drawn across both receptacles simultaneously should not exceed the 20 amp rating of the circuit breaker. In the United States the NEC code allows the use of a 20 amp circuit breaker to feed a branch circuit consisting of 15 amp receptacles. Generally you would not exceed 11 receptacles though as you will assume an average load of 1.5 amps per receptacle and trying to maintain about 80% max load.
Does the NEC code allow multiple 20A receptacles on a 20A circuit Put another way does a 20A receptacle with T shaped neutral slots imply that no other outlets are that circuit?
The National Electrical Code (US) allows up to thirteen 20 amp receptacles on a 20 amp circuit. 120V x 20A = 2400 VA each duplex receptacle is calculated at 180 VA 2400 / 180 = 13.3333 receptacles, since you can't put a third of a receptacle in, you have to round down to 13.
How many 20 amp ground fault interrupter circuit breakers are used to power the lights and receptacles for the medium shelter?
four
What are the different kinds of electrical receptacle?
The most common types are the regular type, where the only over current protection is provided by the breaker panel. the other most common type is the GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) This type has a built in "circuit breaker" so when it senses a fault in the circuit it trips-this type is the safest as they are more sensitive than circuit breakers in the breaker panel.See related links below.
Can you control 10 outlets with one 20 amp GFCI outlet on one 20 amp circuit?
Yes. I know of no limits to how many regular receptacles (outlets) you can "piggy back" onto one GFCI receptacle. However, in commercial and industrial construction there are limits to how many receptacles can be placed on any one circuit. These limits in the United States and according to the NEC are: 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit and 13 receptacles on a 20 amp circuit.
How many electrical receptacles on 15 A breaker with 12 gauge wire?
In the United States and according to the NEC, in commercial and industrial installations, you are limited to 10 receptacles on a 15 amp circuit. The size of the wire is not a determining factor. There is no limit to the number of receptacles on a circuit in a home and there may be local codes where you live that have stricter requirements.
The current in a circuit is measured in?
Amperes
Can you install 12G wire to receptacles and 14G wire from receptacles up to fixtures in 20A circuit?
No. In a 20 amp circuit all wire has to be 12 AWG or larger.
What is the current flowing in a circuit measured in?
amperes or A.
What is 10kA in circuit breakers?
10,000 Amperes.
Where must GFCI receptacles be installed in residential garages?
All receptacles in a garage must be GFCI protected by code. Typically, the first receptacle in the circuit (location is irrelevant) must be a GFCI, then all others down stream in the circuit will be protected, and can be common receptacles.
Why would receptacles have low voltage and the light switches no voltage on the same circuit?
lighting is usually on 15A breakers receptacles on 20A the probability is high that they are not on the same circuit. if they are the same circuit the probability is high that there hasn't been an electrical inspection
What does a ammeter do in a circuit?
An ammeter measured how many amperes of current are flowing in an electrical circuit.
Receptacles for 15 AMP circuit?
Common throughout a house. Widely available.
Are gfci receptacles required in kitchens?
No, you could use a GFCI circuit breaker instead.
In a circuit diagram the resistance is 100ohms and the current is 0.1 amperes?
10
