>"The NEC does not specify the maximum number of receptacle outlets or
>lighting outlets that may be connected to one 120 volt lighting or small
>appliance branch circuit in a residence. It may seem to be ridiculous and
>illogical that 10, 20 or more receptacle outlets and lighting outlets can
>be connected to one branch-circuit and not be in violation of the
>Code. Consider the fact, however that having many "convenience"
>receptacles is "safer" because many receptacle outlets will virtually
>eliminate the use of extension cords, one of the most frequent causes of
>electrical fires. Rarely, if ever, would all receptacle outlets and
>lighting outlets be fully loaded at the same time. There is much diversity
>of load in residential occupancies."
Of course. Put outlets in your shop every two studs or so. You can never
have too many. Not only do I have a lot of wall outlets (48 inches off the
floor), I have an outlet in the base of each of the ceiling fixtures. If
you stand on a milk case (didn't you know that my whole shop design is base
on milk cases?) and plug a battery charger into the ceiling, you needn't
worry about walking into the cord as you walk around the car.
Phil Ethier Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L
LOON, MAC pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
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