Electrical Wiring in the Home/circuits

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Expert: J Cook - 11/28/2004


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How many receptacles do you usually wire on a circuit for bedrooms.

Answer
Hello Jack, the answer is always a surprise, according to the code, there is no limit to the number of receptacles on a single circuit. The code only states that the connected loads can not exceed the rating of the circuit. I have totally rewired my home, and I installed a receptacle on every third wall stud. This allows a lamp, TV, or any device to be convenient to a receptacle no matter how my wife arranges the furniture. Thanks for asking, J

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J Cook

Expertise

General electrical wiring, including but not limited to, residential, panelboards, control wiring, low voltage wiring, Heating and A/C control wiring, single and three phase wiring.

Experience

I have been doing electrical since high school. I have been licensed by the State of North Carolina for ten years and am currently the Building Maintenance Superintendent for a municipality. I have extensive control wiring experience.

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Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.

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