Single dedicated line

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Still humming a hawing regarding utilization of a main-connected subpanel with multiple dedicated lines extending to outlets vs a single line from the main with 'pigtailed' outlets. Seem to be a pretty even split with some heavyweight opinions from both camps.

If I decided on a single line, for a 70 ft run from the main, I suspect at least 8 ga (6 ga?)wire should be used. If that is the case, is it practical (or possible) to direct that 8 ga on to the outlets? If not, what is the best method of stepping down to a smaller (say, 10 ga) size line?

A qualified electrician will be doing the work, and in fact once he began hearing of the idea of dedicated lines, asked me about this very issue. I just want to have a better grasp on what is best for my situation.

thanks

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Topic - Single dedicated line - terra3 17:15:51 02/03/10 (6)

RE: Single dedicated line - ramw 09:48:03 02/04/10 (0)

RE: Single dedicated line - jimmyjames 07:12:10 02/04/10 (0)

RE: Single dedicated line - Sondek 07:07:58 02/04/10 (0)

RE: Single dedicated line - howardnair@comcast.net 05:34:05 02/04/10 (0)

RE: Single dedicated line - howardnair@comcast.net 05:20:41 02/04/10 (0)

Electrical engineering - Uncle Mike 02:09:56 02/04/10 (0)

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