David,
Yes you can, but make sure the entire circuit is #12 AWG. I've seen many
installations where the circuit changes to #14 AWG somewhere along the line so
the electrician appropriately installs a 15 ampere circuit breaker, but
unwittingly sets the owner up for a hazard in the future when he thinks it's OK
to upgrade to a 20 ampere breaker.
Jim Smith, EE
KQ6UV
--- On Sun, 8/9/09, David C. Hallam <dhallam@rapidsys.com> wrote:
From: David C. Hallam <dhallam@rapidsys.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet
To: jimsmitheguard-a@yahoo.com
Cc: "AMPS List" <amps@contesting.com>
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 4:43 PM
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.
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