[Amps] 240V Outlet

[jimsmitheguard-a at yahoo.com]

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 at rapidsys.com> wrote:


From: David C. Hallam <dhallam at rapidsys.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] 240V Outlet
To: jimsmitheguard-a at yahoo.com
Cc: "AMPS List" <amps at 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.