thanks...
I understand the split outlet wiring for the outlets/ but a double pole
breaker per outlet,does this mean each outlet is dedicated, so if I want 6
outlets and each is a split receptical I need 12 breakers.it seems like I
will run out of room in the panel by the time the whole kitchen is wired.
please keep giving me ay advise you have ,this is very interesting ,by the
way I'm in jersey if that helps.
"Steve Smith" wrote in message
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gg wrote in message
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have the walls open in my kitchen about to put in new cabnets ,want to
put
outlets along back splash now that wall is open will be running a new
circuit from panel for this ,question is, should this be a 20amp.
circ.
or 15amp. what is the code for spacing these along backsplash, figure
need

You have the option of running either 15 or 20 amp circuits, however
if
you go with 20 you will need to buy those 15/20a plugs (with the T prong).
20A is slightly more expensive, but it's worth it to install at least 1
20A
circuit in your kitchen, you never know when you'll end up buying an
appliance that needs it.

You are going to need to run more than 1 circuit from the panel.
Kitchen counter plugs are wired using the split receptacle method. This
means you need to install a double pole breaker per outlet and run 14/3
(15A) or 12/3 (20A) into the outlet box. The receptacle is installed by
breaking off the linking tab on the hot (black&red) side and connecting
the
black and red each to the top and bottom outlets. The white (neutral) and
ground (bare or green) are connected normally.

This is done because counter-top appliances (such as toaster ovens,
kettles, etc) use a lot of power, and connecting two (i.e.: toaster oven
and
kettle) to the same circuit will overload and trip the breaker.

While 1 breaker per outlet is the preferable way of doing it, the code
here does allow two outlets per 3-wire (split) circuit, as long as those
two
outlets are separated by an outlet on another circuit. (I'm not sure of
the
reasoning here, anyone care to comment?)

As for spacing, the CEC (not sure about NEC) dictates that no point
along the wall behind the counter should be more than 35" from a
receptacle.
There are some exceptions: If the counter is less than 12" across, no
outlet is required. In addition it should not be necessary for wires to
cross sinks, the range, etc. i.e.: You can't say a part of the counter is
within 35" of a receptacle if that receptacle is on the other side of the
sink.

Also, be sure that the fridge, microwave, garburator, dishwasher, etc
have their own dedicated circuits as well, it's required by code.

outlets for later maybe putting under counter lites. if yes should/
could
,I
put this outlet in one of the cabnets this way the cord is some what
hidden.

This one I'm not really sure about. The code does say that outlets
are
not to be installed in closets, cabinets etc... however I have seen it
done
for those 12v lighting transformers so there must be an exception that I'm
not aware of. Perhaps it's just a matter of convincing the inspector that
you really are never going to plug anything other than lighting into it.

Maybe you could install this outlet right above the cabinets, so that it
can't be seen from below.

That being said, this outlet can't be connected to the counter-plug
outlets, Connect it, and your range hood to the rest of your kitchen
lighting circuit.

Hope this helps

--S