Sunday, July 17, 2011

Can you use a 20 amp breaker with 15 amp duplex receptacle?

You can, but the wiring must be rated for 20 amp (typically 12 gauge). If you're installing a GFCI receptacle in the middle of a run, then the receptacle must be rated for 20 amp pass through. If there is only 1 receptacle on the circuit then it must be 20 amp.

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