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  1. Receptacle in a shallow box? | Information by Electrical Professionals ...

    Nov 23, 2020 · Quick question: Can a GFI receptacle be installed in a 1-1/4" deep box? Or perhaps a regular receptacle that is down stream of a GFI?

  2. What's considered "convenience receptacle"? | Information by Electrical ...

    Jul 19, 2012 · What does the NEC consider as a convenience receptacle? If there isn't a specific appliance, then this is a convenience receptacle? Is a TV connected to a receptacle considered a …

  3. Receptacle Termination & Wire Sizes | Information by Electrical ...

    May 2, 2007 · What is the largest size wire that can safely land on a receptacle termination? We normally use #12s everywhere, #10s for long distance runs but will #8s work? Is there some UL …

  4. Does this receptacle need to be GFI? Close to sink, other room

    Sep 18, 2024 · The receptacle is less than 6' to the edge of sink but it is in other room, separated by that door. Does it not matter that it's in separate room (because the open door would provide direct path …

  5. Receptacle Height in Commercial Buildings | Information by Electrical ...

    Jun 22, 2023 · Around 30 years ago I got the strong opinion that most receptacles in commercial buildings should be placed at around 4 feet off of the floor with the only exceptions being maybe …

  6. CEC and residential receptacle height | Information by Electrical ...

    Feb 3, 2024 · 2. Receptacle outlets required by the California Electrical Code on a wall space where the distance between the finished floor and a built-in feature above the finish floor, such as a window, is …

  7. 50-Amp EV Receptacle | Information by Electrical Professionals for ...

    Apr 6, 2025 · When did they start making 50-Amp Receptacles listed specifically for EV charging? & Are they now required per NEC? Thanks in advance!

  8. Receptacle mounting height | Information by Electrical Professionals ...

    Apr 24, 2007 · Hi fellas, well first time here, thanks for this site. Recently I have been asked: At what height a receptacle shall be mounted? I know there are parts in the code where it says that for some …

  9. Article 680: Receptacle Separation Distance from Pools, Spas, and Hot ...

    Apr 16, 2024 · Perusing 2023 NEC Article 680 on the requirements on how close a receptacle can be to a pool, spa, or hot tub, there seems to be a disparity between the rules for indoor spas and hot tubs …

  10. 15/20A quad receptacle with two branch circuits. (210.4 or 210.7)

    Oct 2, 2018 · I provide two branch circuits into 20A quad receptacle. Each branch circuit is 20A breaker with 3#12 wiring. I am looking at 210.4 and 210.7, it seem to...