[Amps] 240V Outlet

[Carl]

In NH a homeowner can legally do his own wiring subject to the towns 
electrical inspectors sign-off.

In 1989 I ran #12 to every 120V circuit in the house with 15A outlets. For 
branch runs to ceiling lights and fans #14 was used for convenience.

The inspector said it was the neatest and best installation he had ever 
seen.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Gudguyham at aol.com>
To: <jimsmitheguard-a at yahoo.com>; <amps at contesting.com>; 
<jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet


>
> In a message dated 8/10/2009 2:00:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jimsmitheguard-a at yahoo.com writes:
>
> Yes, if  the ground is also #12 or larger. You can (and should) also
> change the  outlets.
>
>
>
> Code allows for 15A outlets to be used on a 20A branch circuit as long as
> there are more than one outlet on the chain.  If a single outlet is
> connected to a 20A circuit and it's the "only" outlet on the circuit, then 
> it  must
> be rated 20A.  At least with 120v branch  circuits.
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