Residential Branch Circuit
Residential Branch Circuit
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Can 15A rated general duplex receptacles (the device) be used on a 20A breaker protected circuit fed by #12 romex?
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RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Dan - Owner

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RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Couldn't you just use a dual-purpose 15A/20A receptacle? Ones where you can fit both the (||) and (-|) plugs into?
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Am I reading this wrong?
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Steve Wagner
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
multiple 15A receptacles on a 20 amp circuit.
and its only a 20 Amp circuit because the electricians ran out of 14 awg wire and used 12 awg and the inspector caught it and made them put in the 20A breaker instead of replacing the wire.
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Steve Wagner
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
RE: Residential Branch Circuit
I wasn't aware of the reason until after it occured (and I moved in) or I would have given the inspector a lesson in NEC codes.