A house has the following specifications for a circuit. Determine the size of the circuit breaker, wire, and size of pipe to be used for each circuit and the service entrance. Show a detailed computation and also tabulate the final answer. 15 lighting outlets 1 kitchen range 12 lighting outlets 1 water heater at 1500 watts 12 convenience outlet 8 convenience outlet 9 convenience outlet 12 lighting outlet 3 convenience outlet spare-1500 watts spare- 1500 watts

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A house has the following specifications for a circuit. Determine the size of the circuit breaker, wire, and size of pipe to be used for each circuit and the service entrance. Show a detailed computation and also tabulate the final answer.


15 lighting outlets
1 kitchen range
12 lighting outlets
1 water heater at 1500 watts
12 convenience outlet
8 convenience outlet
9 convenience outlet
12 lighting outlet
3 convenience outlet
spare-1500 watts
spare- 1500 watts

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