OK, let me ask a question here. All of my breaker are 15A. Can I
replace any of them with 20A breakers. Wiring is 12/2 with ground.
David
Kc2JD/4
jimsmitheguard-a@yahoo.com wrote:
> True, but the NEC makes an exception for 15 ampere general purpose
> receptacles on a 20 ampere circuit.
>
> As I already mentioned, if you want to oversize the breaker and conductors,
> you must install a local fuse or breaker where you tap off the circuit to
> feed the smaller load.
>
> Jim Smith, EE
> KQ6UV
>
> --- On Sun, 8/9/09, Paul Christensen <w9ac@arrl.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Paul Christensen <w9ac@arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet
> To: maflynn@att.net, dhallam@rapidsys.com
> Cc: "AMPS List" <amps@contesting.com>
> Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 12:12 PM
>
>
> The breaker rating, wire size, receptacle and
> plug should all match the intended current-carrying capacity.
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