Basement Split Plug?

[Unregistered]

I'd like to have a split plug in the basement for my workshop since many of the tools use quite a bit of power. The reason for going with a split plug (or wanting to) is that I have several 15A breakers available to me so two circuits is cheaper than one bigger circuit. Are there any code problems yet? Is there a minimum distance from other outlets?

OK, so now I'm wondering if it's OK to run two sets of 14/2 to the outlet for this?

Keeping in mind that we're talking about two individual breakers, are we still OK?

Finally, one tool I have will require 240V 8A to operate, is there a code-compliant way to take the 240V off these two breakers for this outlet? i.e. could I run a short run to a second 240V outlet from the two separate hots? How about a box with two plugs providing portable 240V from this (or any other) split plug?

Thanks

[Homer]

I'd like to have a split plug in the basement for my workshop since many of the tools use quite a bit of power. The reason for going with a split plug (or wanting to) is that I have several 15A breakers available to me so two circuits is cheaper than one bigger circuit. Are there any code problems yet?A split receptacle has a common yoke (basically two HOT conductors connected to it), therefore you need either a double-pole breaker or two single-pole breakers with handles tied together. A pair of single-pole breakers would be a violation of CEC 14-010 and CEC 14-302 if used to power a split receptacle.

Is there a minimum distance from other outlets?There is no minimum distance for split receptacles from other outlets.

OK, so now I'm wondering if it's OK to run two sets of 14/2 to the outlet for this?This would be a code violation of CEC 12-106. You must use a single cable for a split receptacle (14/3).

Finally, one tool I have will require 240V 8A to operate, is there a code-compliant way to take the 240V off these two breakers for this outlet? i.e. could I run a short run to a second 240V outlet from the two separate hots? How about a box with two plugs providing portable 240V from this (or any other) split plug?No, it would be a code violation of CEC 14-010 and CEC 14-302 to run a 240V receptacle from two single pole breakers. You need either a double-pole breaker or two single-pole breakers with handles tied together.

Sorry, but all your ideas are code violations. It's a good thing that you posted here before implementing them.

Homer

[Unregistered]

Thanks for the comments.

A split receptacle has a common yoke (basically two HOT conductors connected to it), therefore you need either a double-pole breaker or two single-pole breakers with handles tied together. A pair of single-pole breakers would be a violation of CEC 14-010 and CEC 14-302 if used to power a split receptacle.

Sorry that I was unclear. I was simply ensuring that it was OK to gang the single ones together in this manner.

No, it would be a code violation of CEC 14-010 and CEC 14-302 to run a 240V receptacle from two single pole breakers. You need either a double-pole breaker or two single-pole breakers with handles tied together.

Is it OK to wire the 240V (15A) receptacle downstream from the split receptacle using 14/2 provided I tape the ends of the white conductor?

Thanks again.

[joed]

For my own education purposes. Let's assume you have the handles tied or double pole breakers.
Can the 240 recept. and the split recept be on same circuit?

[Homer]

For my own education purposes. Let's assume you have the handles tied or double pole breakers.
Can the 240 recept. and the split recept be on same circuit?If the breakers are 2-pole or handle tied, then based on 14-010 and 14-302 there is no restriction on mixing 120V (split and non-split) and 240V receptacles. The only restrictions would relate to the load at those receptacles as a percentage of the branch circuit ampacity.

Homer

[joed]

thanks for the update