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Re: Multiple 220v outlets

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Subject: Re: Multiple 220v outlets
From: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:44:39 -0400
Derek wrote:
> So is there any logical reason why some local Codes require only one
> outlet per breaker?
They assume that you are going to have something big, like a dryer, electric 
range, AC unit, welder, compressor, etc. on the circuit, and if you put two or 
more such devices on the same circuit, there is a fairly good chance that you 
will manage to get both working at the same time and overload the system.

Mike

> 
> 
> 
>>There's no reason you can't daisy-chain 220v outlets just like 110v
>>outlets. The reason it isn't commonly done is that most 220v outlets
>>are not general purpose outlets, they're for a specific device.  Of
>>course,
>>if you plan to run multiple devices at one time, the circuit (and the
>>outlets) have to be big enough to handle the total current.
> 
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