I have 2 questions.

[Skooterj]

1. I want to add an extra hose bib to my house. How close can I put it to an exterior electrical outlet?

2. How many duplex outlets are allowed on one 20 amp circuit? I keep seeing 10 outlets, but is that 5 duplex outlets?

 

[billconner]

I don't know but don't believe there is a minimum separation of hose and outlet which should be GFCI protected.

The NEC has no limit on number of receptacles on a circuit. Some jurisdictions amend the NEC and do limit it. 10 or 12 seem common in those jurisdictions. Spacing and watts per sq ft are in NEC. In my view, having met spacing and wattage, more outlets is safer because it reduces use of cube taps, extension cords, plug strips, etc. all more likely to cause problems.

 

[Skooterj]

I don't know but don't believe there is a minimum separation of hose and outlet which should be GFCI protected.

The NEC has no limit on number of receptacles on a circuit. Some jurisdictions amend the NEC and do limit it. 10 or 12 seem common in those jurisdictions. Spacing and watts per sq ft are in NEC. In my view, having met spacing and wattage, more outlets is safer because it reduces use of cube taps, extension cords, plug strips, etc. all more likely to cause problems.

Okay, so I figured with my planned garage, spacing wise, I would want 15 duplex outlets. I know I need 2-20 Amp circuits. So putting 8 duplex on one and 7 duplex on the other would be okay? My jurisdiction loosely uses NEC 2008. I think I'll just do 3 circuits of 5. My box will have plenty of room.

My hose bib will be about 2 feet away from the outlet. But will be placed above conduit running from the outlet to my deck. X marks the approximate spot.

 

[billconner]

Sounds fine - per code - to me. I assume all GFCI protected.

I'd probably leap frog the outlets - so they're circuit 1-2-3-1-2-3...around the garage. Some extra wire for some possible convenience. YMMV

 

[Terry D]

There is no limit on how many receptacles on a circuit in a dwelling unit. However in a other than dwelling unit situation ( commercial, industrial ) there is a limit. Each receptacle is figured as 180VA, which when divided by 120 volts gives you 1.5 amps per receptacle.

on a 15 amp circuit - 15 divided by 1.5 is 10 receptacles max

and on a 20 amp circuit - 20 divided by 1.5 is 13 receptacles max

 

[dcg9381]

1) Hose bib is fine. Ignoring NEC, you're not getting anything electrical (other than PVC) wet - you're fine.
2) This should really be about what you're using those 20 outlets for... How many circuits does that need? Just takes one air compressor or refrigerator to really **** up most of a circuit. I think 3 - 20A circuits in a garage is better than most!

 

[rburke65]

what size is the garage?

 

[Skooterj]

what size is the garage?

24x30