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Posted by mark on July 14, 2005, 8:22 pm
>
> > Hello...
> > I 'm considering running 3 new conduits from circuit braker panel to the
> > kitchen, but on second thought that's more piping than I really feel
like
> > doing. But my question is if the codes frown on combining 3 separate
> > circuits within one conduit line.
> > I have no firm reason to see what hazard this would present assuming
> > wire guage and insulation are sound, but I need some expert voices to
> > set me on the correct path.
> > I plan to run 10 guage solid copper for 15 amp service.
> > I expect codes to vary regionally, so I'd like to hear the most
stringent
> > opinions and perhaps any for Chicago area too.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Your going to hate yourself when you try to pull 10 solid. For the pennies
> that it costs more use stranded, then pigtail out in solid.
> as others have said 10 is definitely going to carry the 15 amp load, 12
> would be my choice unless your talking a hundred feet.
> Yes you can run 3 circuits from a single phased residential service. All
you
> need to do is derate for the combined wiring. Again 12 would be plenty.
>
> What are you going to be using this 15 amp circuit for? Outlets in
kitchens
> must be 20 amp circuits, and usually gfci now days. Microwaves are best
put
> on their own circuit. Same for dishwashers and disposers.
>
> As someone else kindly pointed out romex would be easier to work with an
> less expensive as well.
>
But if you are in Chicago and most burbs romex and bx cable are not code.
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