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To use the number of receptacles on a circuit as the basis for minimizing voltage drop without considering load and circuit length is a gross oversimplification of the concept of limiting voltage drop. It seems he is using 180 VA per receptacle (360 per duplex x 4= 1440 VA which is 80% of 15 amps) to conclude that no more than 4 shall be installed on a single circuit, thereby unnecessarily limiting the number of outlets on a circuit. This will lead to an unusually large number of circuits and the increased likelihood of the use of the previously mentioned mini breakers installed to accomodate the 42 OR MORE circuits that will result.

watthead,

Thanks, Yes I know the spacing rule and interpret it the same as you do.

It seems to confuse a lot of people into thinking that it means Receptacles must be spaced 6 ft apart. If that's the case here (@ only 4/circuit) that means a lot of circuits for even the average size house. (Mucho AFCIs too .. $$$$)