In article , "ATP" wrote:

"Vernon" wrote in message
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Rather than put these 120v plugs on 120v single pole breakers I would
prefer to split each leg of the double pole breaker to feed two of the
outlets.

Why? The only difference is the breakers are tied and trip together, which
is no advantage. Electrically, breakers on different stabs will balance the
same as on a double pole breaker.

Incorrect. There is one other difference, which apparently is important to
him: with the 120V circuits on opposite legs of a double-pole breaker, he can
*also* use the same double-pole breaker to supply a 240V load (as long as he
won't be using it at the same time as the 120V loads). This enables him to
have more circuits, effectively, without using additional breakers or slots in
the panel, and probably saves wire too, if it's laid out thoughtfully.