Electrical ratings

[lkazista]

OK,

So we are in the process of moving our laundry room into a previously unfinished space on the second floor. I have already dropped in the subfloor, and rough framed out some closets, a knee wall, and run some high hat lights, and outlets. The room measures 22' wide, by 12' deep, the ceiling drops quickly into the knee wall, so you can only stand in 8' worth of the width.

Here is the question; I am running 12/2 for the outlets, and 14/2 for the lights, in addition I will have some electric baseboard heaters (220 so that is technically not part of the question or is it?). I plan on running the high hats (6 x 65 watts) on one circuit, and the outlets on another. With the washing machine and propane dryer, will that be enough or do I need a dedicated circuit for them? Other than an iron, I do not see the 'other' outlets in the room getting much use, as most of it is offseason clost space.

As always thanks in advance for access to the knowledge.

Lee

[crokett]

As long as you aren't getting it inspected, that will work. Code here is a dedicated 20A (no other outlets) circuit for a washer. However I run my washer and the discharge pump off it with no problems. Typical washer usage is 7-10A. I can't see your dryer+the iron needing more than the other 10A but you can always just not iron while the washer is running.

[sbs]

NEC requires a 20A "laundry circuit". Not necessarily for the washer. And it is not required to be dedicated. So I think your planned circuit would meet that requirement.

If the circuits you are describing are laundry-room-only, then I see no reason to have more than one receptacle circuit (including the washer and dryer.)

But I am not an electrician, and there aren't many on this forum, so you will be a lot better off asking on a forum frequented by electricians. This is the best one: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/wiring/?5005

[LCHIEN]

You will need a duplex outlet for the washer and dryer, behind them.
I would think you need at least one convenience outlet elsewhere that is also easier to get to for iron. you may also want a fan or other stuff, as large as that room is, also vacuum, I'd put at least two more duplex outlets in while you're at it. Doesn't the NEC suggest or require outlets
every 6 feet of wall space or so or is that only for bedrooms and living rooms?

[lkazista]

Yes outlets every 6 feet. I get away without adding that many because most of the room is closet doors (2 full walls worth). The room is set for 8 total outlets including the duplex behind the washer dryer.

I just love all of the info this site can give.

Lee