12/4 to run constant and switched receptacles in 2 gang boxes

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Hi could I use 12-4 to have one constant hot duplex receptacle and one split switched receptacle controlled by 2 switches in the same 2 gang box? Any problems with doing this?

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Your diagram looks like a ball of yarn. I do not see any outlets which are NOT being switched, even though the original question was about "unswitched" receptacles. What is the "switch" on top with the 12/2 connected to it doing?
 

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Here is a revised diagram. I have to use a junction box because the walls are narrow and there are channels for only one cable to the boxes. All the other constant receptacles to meet code are accounted for on another circuit. Does this look correct? Any problems with this concept?
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It still looks like one of Johnny Carson's maps. The only thing missing is the "fork in the road". IT appears that you are using a 12-4 between the switches for a pair of 3 way travelers. and a single pole switch. These switches seem to be controlling a multiplicity of outlets. It may have to be a very large "J" box to handle all those (20) wires.
 

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It still looks like one of Johnny Carson's maps. The only thing missing is the "fork in the road".

Your hilarious! That one gave me a good laugh! I'll have to rethink it and try to come up with something a little less complicated for switching these receptacles or just switch one overhead light instead.
 

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Not a pro, but it looks OK to me.

Consider having at least some of the outlet boxes with 4 inch boxes to give 3 unswitched outlets and 1 switched in the box.
 

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quote; Consider having at least some of the outlet boxes with 4 inch boxes to give 3 unswitched outlets and 1 switched in the box.

They will ALL have to be 4" square boxes because they are all "live duplex" and TWO switched outlets IF he used "Despard' modular then he could have a live and two switched ones in a standard 'handy box" if he could figure out how to jam all the wires in to it.
 

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One more question. I was going to use 12-4 since these are switched receptacles, but would 14-4 be acceptable? This is all that will be on this circuit. There are other constant outlets in the room that are on other circuits and the electric fireplace has a dedicated circuit.
 
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