Can I use lights and outlets on same circuit?

heyd

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.

Scuba_Dave

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

heyd

I'm from MA. House is 1930's attached. Ok, I'll terminate the kitchen wire and I'll run it all off the other line. Should I use a 20 or 15amp breaker? Also, should I run 12-2 to the lights and light switch?

Thanks!

Scuba_Dave

If the existing wiring is all 12g then use a 20a breaker
Use 12g wire for the lights

If there is any 14g then you have to use a 15a breaker

heyd

awesome. Thank you!