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Dedicated line, how many outlets two or four?

Using Romex wire from the 20 amp breaker, how many outlets would make the most sense, ie. Two or four? ie. how many things should I be plugging into this 20 amp breaker?

Does it matter if I use romex 10/2 or 10/3?
 

jumia

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erik_squires
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Sub panels, especially with long runs, are the way to go.

erik_squires
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Jumia,

 

Go by wattage.  A 20 Amp line should be around 2,400 Watts.  In a typical home a 20 Amp line may be wired to four or more duplex outlets for convenience.

If you are running from 1 breaker, you would use 10/2.  If you were going to run 2 different circuits (on 2 phases) then 10/3 is convenient.

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