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Can multiple outlets be directly attached to a single breaker?
Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breakerCombining multiple electrical runs into a single wireHow can one whole group of outlets stop working, but the wires to one plug on one outlet are still hot?What is this single pole switch to empty ceiling box blows breaker when switched onUnsure about wiring in electrical boxCan I put two 240V 10 Amp outlets on a 240V 20 Amp circuit?Protecting multiple outlets with one GFCI; is it possible with this wiring scheme?Replacing a double wall switch and I am confused by the wiringHow is this 3-way switch circuit wired?Why doesn't my 3-way light circuit work in some configurations?Can I bypass an old fuse box and connect the service directly to the breaker panel?
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Are either of these ok:
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
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Are either of these ok:
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
electrical
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago
add a comment |
Are either of these ok:
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
electrical
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
Are either of these ok:
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
electrical
electrical
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
asked 4 hours ago
samsmithsamsmith
232210
232210
What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago
add a comment |
What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago
What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago
add a comment |
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a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
It depends on the specifications of the breaker. If it allows 2 wires then OK. If not, just connect the two wires to a third wire (pigtail) and connect that wire to the breaker.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
No. See Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breaker
answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
12.1k1743
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
add a comment |
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a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
It depends on the specifications of the breaker. If it allows 2 wires then OK. If not, just connect the two wires to a third wire (pigtail) and connect that wire to the breaker.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
No. See Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breaker
answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
12.1k1743
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
add a comment |
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
It depends on the specifications of the breaker. If it allows 2 wires then OK. If not, just connect the two wires to a third wire (pigtail) and connect that wire to the breaker.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
No. See Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breaker
answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
12.1k1743
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
add a comment |
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
It depends on the specifications of the breaker. If it allows 2 wires then OK. If not, just connect the two wires to a third wire (pigtail) and connect that wire to the breaker.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
No. See Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breaker
answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
12.1k1743
a) Two NEMA-5-20 outlets, each has a run of #12 wire, that runs all the way to a single breaker, which then clamps 2 black #12 wires.
It depends on the specifications of the breaker. If it allows 2 wires then OK. If not, just connect the two wires to a third wire (pigtail) and connect that wire to the breaker.
b) Two NEMA-14-50 outlets, each has a run of #6 wire, that runs all the way to the breaker which clamps on two red leads and two black leads.
No. See Wire two 14-50 outlets to 50 amp breaker
answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
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answered 2 hours ago
manassehkatzmanassehkatz
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How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
add a comment |
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
How do I know if the breaker specs allow 2 wires?
– samsmith
15 mins ago
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
@samsmith -- it will say on the breaker's label what wire sizes and how many wires are allowed in the breaker's lug
– ThreePhaseEel
just now
add a comment |
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What is plugged into the two NEMA 14-50s?
– ThreePhaseEel
2 hours ago
Electric car chargers.
– samsmith
14 mins ago