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11-26-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
Savinmoney Member   Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jasper, GA Posts: 38	Back to 15amp vs 20 amp question ALL wiring in my house is basically 12-2 with the exception of stove, dryer, etc... I know that 12-2 uses a 20 amp breaker. Is it safe to say that ALL circuits using 12-2 should use a 20 amp breaker even if 12-2 was used for ceiling lights? Is there any reason that I would NEED to use a 15 amp breaker on 12-2 wire?

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11-26-2012, 06:12 PM	#2
TTW Member     Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 349	Back to 15amp vs 20 amp question No. If the circuit is all 12-2 wire, the 20 amp breaker is appropriate. __________________ #1 - If you don't know what you're doing - get a licensed electrician! #2 - If you follow my advice and something bad happens see # 1 Electricity bites hard, and it could be the last thing you feel... Good Luck! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.