[chetwisner]

My house at the Assessor's property search reveals an area of 950 for the attic. Panel is in the basement. 5 receptacles, 1 light.

As a rough estimate, how many feet of 14/2 would you say is needed?

 

[rjniles]

250 foot roll.

 

[Oldmaster]

250 ft roll is $32.00. Hopefully that doesn't break the bank.

 

[Missouri Bound]

Your putting receptacles on a 15 amp circuit.....with lighting?

 

[rjniles]

Your putting receptacles on a 15 amp circuit.....with lighting?

Do you think that is a problem?

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[Missouri Bound]

Do you think that is a problem?

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Well....I guess not.
Unless there is equipment in the attic, hvac, electircal panel etc., you really are not required to install either receptacles or lights.
I understand the convenience aspect if one desires. It's allowed, just not mandated by code for basically unused attic space.
I have always used 20 amp circuits for receptacles circuits and used a different, 15 amp circuit for lighting. In doing that you prevent being in the dark should you trip the receptacle circuit.
But I don't expect a swarm of inspectors arriving at the house to complain about it...at least not in this situation.

 

[daveb1]

Depends what the OP intends to plug in. If he does decide to upgrade to a 20 amp circuit, he will need 12 gauge wire.

Personally I'd be more inclined to three lights and two receptacles.

 

[joed]

15 amp circuits is just about all we use here except for kitchen counter circuits.

 

[CodeMatters]

Millions of homes with almost nothing but mixed circuits of up to 12
outlets on #14/15A. Very very few complaints.....until afci's were
mandated....


EDIT: So what would I do if it was my house? Run a 14/3 up there
and use hot and neutral on regular breaker for the 5 outlets and
light. Remaining hot would be there for future use.

 

[Missouri Bound]

15 amp circuits is just about all we use here except for kitchen counter circuits.

But that's Canada......you are....well.....a little behind.:vs_laugh: