On Wed, 10 May 2006 23:34:39 +0000 (UTC),
(Bob Vaughan) wrote:

In article et,
PipeDown wrote:
If you use 12-3 wire and a double breaker instead, you can easily wire each
of those 20 receptacles so that the top plug is one branch and the bottom is
another branch. Additional cost and labor is trivial.


Better yet, alternate phases between boxes, but don't split the outlets
within the box unless you decide to add some switched outlets, in which
case you could split an outlet for the switch leg. If you do add switched
outlets, do it as part of a quad box, so that there are at least two
unswitched outlets in the box.

If you know you are going to have a fridge/freezer, add a dedicated 20a
circuit for it.

one less obvious point, add an outlet somewhere near the door where you would
never consider putting any furniture (and thus covering the outlet) for the
vaccum cleaner. could be on a narrow wall, or in the box with the switches.



That's important. When I want to plug something in temporarily (like
the vacuum cleaner), I'd like an outlet that isn't HIDDEN. Maybe even
one at the height used for switches (easier to reach).


You may not see much more than a TV, stereo and a few lights down there but
a future owner might see a workshop or an excercise room with many heavy
loads (tredmill, tanning lamp, dehumidifier, fans, space heater) .



I would figure on at least 4 circuits.. 2 staggered along the wall,
1 for the fridge, and 1 for lighting.
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