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Can I use lights and outlets on same circuit?

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#1 · (Edited)
I have an old house. There are two 12-2 wires going into the garage. One is on the same circuit as the kitchen outlets with 20 amps. The other is a 12-2 that goes directly to the panel. I want 2 lights and 4 outlets (two for the two garage door openers) in the garage. What is the best way to do this with what I have. Due to drywall, it would be very hard to run a 14-2 to the panel from the garage for the lights.

Thanks for any input.
 
#2 ·
Where are you located ?
Attached garage ?
These days kitchen outlets can't leave the kitchen
So not a good idea to add onto that, against code

So I would use the other 20a circuit, use 12g wire
Yes its OK to have outlets & lights on the same circuit
Of course the problem is if you are using a tool & kick the breaker off your lights go off
 
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