WIRE IT RIGHT
Power supplied by the meter is 9.2 kVA on an average. Majority homes have 230 volts (V) with an intensity of not more than 40 amperes (A). Therefore the maximum capacity is 230 V x 4 A= 9200 VA (volt-amperes) or 9.2 kVA This capacity can run a maximum power of 9200 Watts. As you never use all electrical appliances at once, you can use single core multi-strand cable.
BATHROOMS
Bathroom means ample of water thus requires carefully defined requirements. As technology has advanced, so have the appliances in the bathroom. It’s not just lights and exhaust fans anymore but has more electrical appliance added to it like hair dryers, geysers and others. These additional appliances use more power thus need more than one circuit.
- Outdoor receptacles and bathroom can have same 20 amp circuit, provided there are no heaters and serves only a single bathroom. Other than that there can be 20 amp circuit for receptacles only with 15 or 20 amp circuit for lighting.
- Vent fans must have a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
KITCHEN
Kitchen uses most electricity than any other room thanks to the technological advances which have brought around a revolution over standard kitchen appliances.
- Kitchen requires two 20 amp 120 volt circuit to serve small appliances.
- An electric oven requires 120/240 volt circuit.
- Kitchen lighting must have separate 15 amp circuit.
LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND BEDROOMS
- Living room requires 120 V 20 amp circuit.
- The receptacles used here must not be more than 12 feet apart.
- Dining room requires 20 amp circuit for one outlet for microwave television and air conditioner.
STAIRWAYS
- Stairway requires proper lighting in order to minimize hazards of falling
- Each flight of stairs requires three way switches on top and at the bottom.
- In case of landing you need to add additional lighting fixtures in order to make sure that every nook and corner is illuminated.
GARAGE
A newly constructed garage needs at least one dedicated 120 V 20 amp circuit to serve only the garage. Garage must have one receptacle including one for each car space.
