[Amps] 240V Outlet

[David C. Hallam]

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 at 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 at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Paul Christensen <w9ac at arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet
> To: maflynn at att.net, dhallam at rapidsys.com
> Cc: "AMPS List" <amps at 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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