Electrical Outlet replacement ?

John Mercier · 07-18-2022, 12:55 PM

Kitchens are required to have two 20 amp circuits on GFCI.

The outlets tended to be 15 amp while the wire was 12 gauge connected to a 20 amp outlet.

Some electricians just went 20-12-20... because they did.

XCR-700 · 07-18-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

Kitchens are required to have two 20 amp circuits on GFCI.

The outlets tended to be 15 amp while the wire was 12 gauge connected to a 20 amp outlet.

Some electricians just went 20-12-20... because they did.

I assume you are talking about new new construction.

John Mercier · 07-18-2022, 01:34 PM

It has been code in NH for over 20 years.

XCR-700 · 07-18-2022, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

It has been code in NH for over 20 years.

I assume there is no requirement to retrofit older homes, unless you are doing some major upgrade.

07-18-2022, 12:55 PM	#1
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,026 Thanks: 2 Thanked 531 Times in 437 Posts	Kitchens are required to have two 20 amp circuits on GFCI. The outlets tended to be 15 amp while the wire was 12 gauge connected to a 20 amp outlet. Some electricians just went 20-12-20... because they did.

07-18-2022, 01:34 PM	#3
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,026 Thanks: 2 Thanked 531 Times in 437 Posts	It has been code in NH for over 20 years.