[powerman5000]

Hello all, from Manitoba, Canada with a quick question. We have a reno going on and right now on the one circuit I have 6 outlets and 8 LED only potlights. This exceeds the 12 devices, but the pot lights are quick connect pinned LED, a high wattage bulb could never be used there. The lights are rated to just under 10w each so 80 total watts of lighting.

Does it matter that 12 devices is exceeded if the light wattage is so low?

Thanks

 

[Ron6519]

I wouldn't worry about it. The load is minimal.

 

[dmxtothemax]

For minimal risk,
You should base your
Decission on what code
Says, not what you think
You can get away with !
What will they use in a court
Of law should any problem
Happen down the road ?

 

[joed]

It is against code. 12 is the limit unless the load is known. If you have even one receptacle then load is not known because anything can be plugged into it. If it was all lighting then the load is known and you can have as many as remains below 12 amps.

 

[psgama]

It is against code, but there won't be any harm in leaving it that way.

 

[joed]

It won't pass inspection. Change it now or change it later and pay for a second inspection.

 

[Know A Little]

It won't pass inspection. Change it now or change it later and pay for a second inspection.

While I agree with you, you must comply with code , the following is also true.

Wire a house with every receptacle on one circuit then put in one dedicated receptacle and sure as hell the homeowner will overload the dedicated receptacle.:wink2:

 

[powerman5000]

So if I take out two receptacles bringing the total down to 12 devices (8 lights and 4 receptacles) that would satisfy code? Seems like a bit of a silly situation but code is code and I'd like to make sure I'm safe.

 

[joed]

So if I take out two receptacles bringing the total down to 12 devices (8 lights and 4 receptacles) that would satisfy code?

yes it will

 

[daveb1]

Don't forget to maintain your maximum spacing between receptacles.

 

[powerman5000]

It now puts my spacing between my last two at 12 feet, which unless I read incorrectly is fine.

 

[powerman5000]

Thanks for the advice guys. Unless I'm missing something I think that's solved.