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Scott Lurndal

Larry Jaques writes:
On 07 Dec 2010 03:26:49 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

Bill writes:

To avoid "cycling the breakers", Lew advised running 12-3 from two 20
Amp breakers (it would not have occurred to me to do that).

I'm not sure what this means, but if you're running two 120v circuits
using 12-3 from a pair of 20A breakers, make sure the breaker handles
are tied together such that both trip if either one trips.

NO! He wants two separate circuits for different rows of lights. If
one blows, your way would have him in complete darkness instantly.

Then don't recommend an edison circuit to him, which Lew apparently did.

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