I have a circuit ran in 12-2 on a 15amp breaker,on that same circuit i have 4 recessed cans ran in 14-2?

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I have a circuit ran in 12-2 on a 15amp breaker,on that same circuit i have 4 recessed cans ran in 14-2?

2007-12-09 01:10:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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No problem. As long as there's nothing smaller
on the circuit than the #14's you're fine.
#14 copper wire is OK if protected at 15A.
The larger #12s are OK all the way up to 20A.,
there's no prohibiton on using the larger wire.

2007-12-09 09:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Irv S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

This situation is not a problem as long as you use the 15 amp breaker. 14-2 wire is not acceptable for 20 amp breakers.

2007-12-09 01:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by Nick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Good for you, now what was your question?

2007-12-09 09:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by gr8alarmguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

and your ? is

2007-12-09 01:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋