Wiring Split 15 & 20 amp circuits on same receptacle

[Chuck B]

I wish to install a single dedicated receptacle encased in a weatherproof box and cover to power a new septic tank pump (20-amp dedicated circuit), and a pump malfunction alarm (15-amp dedicated circuit). I do not wish to use a double gang exterior box.

I would install two breakers in the panel, a 15 and a 20 amp breaker. I would of course run 14 -2 and 12-2 wire accordingly.

I intend to remove the "tab" on both sides (correct?) of the receptacle, and attach the Romex as if it were two separate switches. I would then pigtail the ground wires from the 12-2 and 14-2 wires to the ground on the receptacle. Is this correct?

Thanks.

 

[Reach4]

Yes and no. If you use a 15 amp receptacle, you can do it. That has no t-shaped slot. If you want to have an outlet that you can plug a plug a NEMA 5-20P plug as well as a NEMA5-15P into, make them both 20 amps with 12 gauge wire. You can put a NEMA-5-20 receptacle (parallel slots and no T) on a 20 amp circuit. I suspect that is the plug (parallel blades) that is on your sump pump. So with that 15 amp receptacle, you can do as you propose.
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It is complicated. A 20 amp individual branch circuit requires a 20 amp receptacle. Only if you have multiple receptacles (e.g. duplex) can you use a 15 amp configuration.

 

[Chuck B]

Thanks Reach!
Will probably use a NEMA-5-20 receptacle and run two 20-amp lines with two 20-amp breakers using 12-2 Romex. Same amount of labor and increased costs are minimal. By the way I have a new Square Deal QO panel. I heard that it was a very good quality panel although the main breaker takes some effort to throw. I am hoping that's normal and is simply a "stout heavier duty" main breaker. You also have me thinking more now. Should the septic contractor need to service the pump and alarm when I'm not at the cottage, he can't plug the two cords into the wrong side of the split receptacle and have the greater amp drawing pump trip the breaker and cause a sewage problem. My wife would appreciate that. Will be sure to snap off both tabs.

Have also anecdotally heard not to use GFCI breakers as I might get some nuisance trips using the same logic of not using a GFCI on your refrigerator dedicated circuit. Spoiled food or a sewage back-up.

Yes and no. If you use a 15 amp receptacle, you can do it. That has no t-shaped slot. If you want to have an outlet that you can plug a plug a NEMA 5-20P plug as well as a NEMA5-15P into, make them both 20 amps with 12 gauge wire. You can put a NEMA-5-20 receptacle (parallel slots and no T) on a 20 amp circuit. I suspect that is the plug (parallel blades) that is on your sump pump. So with that 15 amp receptacle, you can do as you propose.
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[Jadnashua]

Old experience dies hard. Older GFCI devices were more subject to erratic behavior than stuff built in the last 5-10 years. IMHO, if your GFCI trips, the device or the wiring is defective and should be fixed or replaced. What's a life worth verses some food? In the last 40-years, I've had a GFCI trip twice...once, it was some bad wiring; second was a valid trip from a defective device. Old appliances can start to have problems...most of those that you hear about that trip are the old frig or freezer that as relegated to the garage or basement and are 20-30 years old or older...insulation does wear out, motors and bearings do start to leave metallic dust, and under the right situation, could kill you if not protected via a GFCI. That, plus the fact GFCI are code for many situations, means not using one when required is at your peril. life is worth more than some money. Test the thing as specified once in awhile, and let it do its thing.

 

[Stuff]

If you are worried about a GFCI trip then you can but a GFCI receptacle with audible alarm. Doesn't help if you are out of town though. If worried enough you can buy all kinds of home automation sensors to monitor everything. I think they can even text you when the dog is chasing the cat.