"Puckdropper" puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in
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I could run my two 120v branch circuits from one 12-3 cable and a
tandem breaker. Is there much
advantage to two cables and two breakers?


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If you're running 2 120V circuits from a 12-3 cable, consider that the
neutral would have to carry twice as much current as it would in most
situations.


So, if I understand you correctly, 12-3 cable isn't really intended for
running
two 120v circuits, despite the fact that it's possible to do so. I did not
understand this.

Looks like I can get a 250 ft roll of Romex 12-2 for about $70 or so. I'll
be careful
to avoid "burn-thru" (I searched for at least 15 minutes last night until I
figured out
what mytical quality being "burn-thru resistent" referred to). No need to
explain, I already know!!! : )

Lew, Swingman, Mike, What do you think, 12-2 all around (you could talk me
into some 10-2)?
All 20 Amp circuits. Will inspectors like it?

Bill