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.
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
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?
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