I am replacing my kitchen counter top outlets to gfci's. There are 4 receptacles and they EACH have their OWN dedicated 20 amp circuit. Is it ok to install a 15 amp duplex gfci outlet on each circuit? Or do all outlets have to be connected to one circuit? Thanks!
But I don't know why you would use 15 amp, except to save a couple bucks. The 20 amp should be more durable.
They do not need to be on one circuit, if fact the code requires at least 2 circuits for the kitchen.
Also some people are confused, the code does say a dedicated outlet must match the amperage of the breaker, so multiple outlets are required for 15 amp outlets on a 20 amp circuit. This because a 20 amp breaker with a single point 15 amp load connection would not be adequately protected. But a DUPLEX is two outlets, not one, and additionally the code clarifies this in another section that specifies 15 and 20 amp receptacles are allowed the amperage style allowed on a 20 amp circuit.
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