[Amps] 240V Outlet

[Carl]

Yes to the question since #12 is rated for 20A breakers.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David C. Hallam" <dhallam at rapidsys.com>
To: <jimsmitheguard-a at yahoo.com>
Cc: "AMPS List" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet


> 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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