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Yes, you can use 15 amp wall outlets in a living room. These outlets are suitable for most common household devices and appliances that don't require high power consumption. However, if you plan to connect high-power devices like air conditioners or space heaters, you may need to install dedicated 20 amp outlets.
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Can wall outlets be on a 15amp breaker in the bedroom or do they have to be 20amp?
Technically, they can be on a 15 amp breaker when you use 15 amp outlets. There is a difference. Be sure to check your local code (just call the city building department and tell them you have a code question). some cities require the bedroom outlets to be on an arc-fault breaker.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use lower amperage outlets - the problem would come if you were trying to run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp circuit or plug a 20 amp appliance into a 15 amp outlet. It would be better, though, as some kitchen appliances could exceed 15 amps (toaster ovens, some coffee makers, electric griddles, etc.) could try to draw more than the 15 amps your outlets are designed for. Perhaps you could get some 20 amp outlets and use those 15's in a hallway or something less likely to have high amperage draw.
What is the normal amperage size of outlets in a living room bedroom etc but excluding the laundry room and garage?
Outlet circuits in bedrooms and living rooms are generally 15 Amp. The kitchen requires 2 20 Amp small appliance circuits, which are GFCI. The refrigerator and microwave each need their own 15 amp circuit. If you have a gas stove, this can be included with one of your small appliance circuits. If you have an electric range, this will require a 120/240V 40 amp circuit. The dishwasher and garbage disposal are generally wired together on a 15 or 20 amp circuit. Bathrooms need a 20 amp GFCI circuit, which cannot supply another room. SAFETY ADVICEBefore you do any work yourself,on household electricity supplies, equipment or appliances,always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
How many plugs with 15 amp 14 gauge wire?
It depends on the load. In a normal home I would not install more than a combination of 12 outlets and lights on a 15 amp circuit. But if the room is an office room with lots of electronics then I would limit it to a combination of 10.
Can 14-2 wire be used for outlets?
Yes, 14-2 wire can be used for outlets in residential settings. The 14-2 wire consists of a black (hot), white (neutral), and bare copper (ground) conductor. It is suitable for circuits with a 15-amp breaker and can safely power standard outlets.
Can wall outlets be on a 15amp breaker in the bedroom or do they have to be 20amp?
Technically, they can be on a 15 amp breaker when you use 15 amp outlets. There is a difference. Be sure to check your local code (just call the city building department and tell them you have a code question). some cities require the bedroom outlets to be on an arc-fault breaker.
How many outlets can be safely connected to a 30 amp circuit?
A 30 amp circuit can safely support up to 4 outlets.
How many 15 amp outlets can be safely installed on a 20 amp circuit?
On a 20 amp circuit, it is safe to install up to 13 outlets that are rated for 15 amps each.
What amp breaker do you need for a run of 10 outlets?
It depends on the use of the 10 outlets. 20 amp is the norm. If this is in a shop with heavy loads then you would have to break them up.
What wire should be used for outlets?
For outlets, it is recommended to use 12-gauge wire for 20-amp circuits and 14-gauge wire for 15-amp circuits.
Is it possible to power a 30 amp RV air conditioner with a generator with only two 20 amp outlets by combining the two 20 amp outlets to produce one 30 amp?
No, you need a 30 amp breaker (whether that's from a generator or not it doesn't matter) with the proper voltage.
How many wall outlets can you have in a circuit using a 240 watt load?
Watts = volts x amps x Power Factor. Assume a PF of one for a resistive load. Wall outlets in US are typically 120 volts. 240 / 120 = 2 amps. At 80 % rated load a typical 20 amp circuit souls handle 16 amps. Therefore, 8 wall outlets each with a single 240 watt device.
Are all 20 amp outlets 240 volts?
No. 20 amp 110V are quite common in kitchens.
How many wall outlets can you have in a circuit using a A breaker?
Assuming this is not an office of a place where lots of the outlets will be used to power items that draw lots of current on a 15 amp circuit wired with 14/2 wire I would limit it to no more than 10 outlets and lights combined. On a 20 amp circuit wired with 12/2 wire I would limit it to a 14 outlets and lights combined. There is no limit in the code. You just use common sense based on what is going to be used on this circuit.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use lower amperage outlets - the problem would come if you were trying to run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp circuit or plug a 20 amp appliance into a 15 amp outlet. It would be better, though, as some kitchen appliances could exceed 15 amps (toaster ovens, some coffee makers, electric griddles, etc.) could try to draw more than the 15 amps your outlets are designed for. Perhaps you could get some 20 amp outlets and use those 15's in a hallway or something less likely to have high amperage draw.
What is the normal amperage size of outlets in a living room bedroom etc but excluding the laundry room and garage?
Outlet circuits in bedrooms and living rooms are generally 15 Amp. The kitchen requires 2 20 Amp small appliance circuits, which are GFCI. The refrigerator and microwave each need their own 15 amp circuit. If you have a gas stove, this can be included with one of your small appliance circuits. If you have an electric range, this will require a 120/240V 40 amp circuit. The dishwasher and garbage disposal are generally wired together on a 15 or 20 amp circuit. Bathrooms need a 20 amp GFCI circuit, which cannot supply another room. SAFETY ADVICEBefore you do any work yourself,on household electricity supplies, equipment or appliances,always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
How many plugs with 15 amp 14 gauge wire?
It depends on the load. In a normal home I would not install more than a combination of 12 outlets and lights on a 15 amp circuit. But if the room is an office room with lots of electronics then I would limit it to a combination of 10.
