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I am doing a 'minor' upgrade to part of my kitchen. You know the routine -- its a domino effect, where ruined subfloor, lead to ripping out counter, sink, and base cabinet along one wall, lead to redoing kitchen plumbing, lead to opening drywall to inspect for further damage, lead to running some new circuits.
OK, here is my question. I want to add a couple of circuits to take some pressure off of the existing 15 amp circuit. One circuit for a couple of receptacles along the counter, and another circuit dedicated for the dishwasher. Since this is all on the same wall, I want to do a home-run back to the box with 12-3, and split it in the kitchen between the two circuits. Will this be considered balanced, or does it violate code? If so, am I better off with separate 12-2 home-runs?
My wife thinks it has crossed the line to become a 'major' remodel. Something about not being able to function in a kitchen all torn up with no plumbing. I need answers fast, or my next project is to build a 'dog house' out in the garage.
Thanks!
OK, here is my question. I want to add a couple of circuits to take some pressure off of the existing 15 amp circuit. One circuit for a couple of receptacles along the counter, and another circuit dedicated for the dishwasher. Since this is all on the same wall, I want to do a home-run back to the box with 12-3, and split it in the kitchen between the two circuits. Will this be considered balanced, or does it violate code? If so, am I better off with separate 12-2 home-runs?
My wife thinks it has crossed the line to become a 'major' remodel. Something about not being able to function in a kitchen all torn up with no plumbing. I need answers fast, or my next project is to build a 'dog house' out in the garage.
Thanks!