>-----Original Message----- >From: pic microcontroller discussion list >[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Bob J >Sent: 18 August 2004 17:12 >To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU >Subject: Re: [OT:] Inside wiring - what gauge? > > >The way I understand it the code says an outlet should not be >further than 6 feet from a corner, and the distance between >outlets should not be greater than 6 feet. The idea behind >this is so a 6 foot extension cord wouldn't have to be >stretched (and thus a fire hazard if the prongs were pulling >from the outlet) to reach any place along a wall. In my house >frequently I had my wife mark places where she wanted >outlets... so in the majority of places I'm within those >limits but its a requirement nonetheless. > >Regards, >Bob Is 6 feet some kind of magic distance, or just a common length of extension lead? Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu