On Sun, 08 Jan 2017 19:04:02 -0600, "01001100110"
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01001100110 wrote:
If a refrigerator, microwave, large toaster oven, deep fryer, blender,
are on the same breaker, would that be too much?
Of course not.
What should be the maximum number of wall plugs on one breaker?
There's no limit--knock yerself out!
Should the overhead light be on a different breaker?

There's a break in a wire that's knocked out all power in the kitchen.
Peel off the insulation to be sure.

So far the break doesn't seem to be at the breaker box. Its not in the breaker itself. I will have to get into the attic to find it.

What kind of voltage meter goes around wire to see if current is in the wire?

A clamp-on ammeter will tell you if there is current - but you already
know there is no current. You need to know where the VOLTAGE is, and
there are "non contact voltage detectors" but they need to be VERY
close to the conductor in question. Most likely a problem in a
junction or outlet box. Trace the wire and check the wires in the box
with non-contact or with a normal voltmeter at the outlets.

I would very strongly recommend you get a qualified electrician or
knowlegeable handi-man friend to check this for you -