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12-04-05, 09:09 AM
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Posted By racraft

In the US, the NEC allows 15 amp receptacles on...

In the US, the NEC allows 15 amp receptacles on 20 amp circuits. This means that you can use 15 amp or 20 amp GFCI receptacles, as long as the feed through on the GFCI is rated for 20 amps, which I...
12-04-05, 05:50 AM
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Posted By racraft

Yes Jack, I think you have it. Back wire...

Yes Jack, I think you have it.

Back wire devices allow two wires per terminal. Back wire devices have a small plate that the wires are inserted behind. The screw is tightened and pushes the...
12-03-05, 06:22 PM
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Posted By racraft

You can (if you want) make the first three...

You can (if you want) make the first three receptacles each a GFCI and only use the LINE terminals for all connections. GFCI pass through protection only applies if you use the LOAD termonals for...
12-03-05, 01:25 PM
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Posted By racraft

You still didn't tell me how many receptacles on...

You still didn't tell me how many receptacles on this circuit.

I would run a new circuit for the refrigerator. As a second choice I would use GFCI receptacles everywhere except the refrigerator...
12-03-05, 10:38 AM
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Posted By racraft

No code restriction to having a refrigerator on a...

No code restriction to having a refrigerator on a GFCI.

How many receptacles on this circuit? Could you buy a GFCI receptacle for each one?
12-03-05, 09:54 AM
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Posted By racraft

Your circuit is legal as long as none of the...

Your circuit is legal as long as none of the counter top receptacles are powered off the same breaker as the disposal and the dishwasher, with one caveat.

You did not mention a GFCI at all. To...
11-30-05, 02:49 PM
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Posted By racraft

Here is my guess on the situation. You have...

Here is my guess on the situation.

You have a multi wire circuit. Two 15 amp circuits that share a common neutral. Are you in Canada?

Turn off the other breaker and your funny voltage will go...
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