electrical wire gauge question

01-10-2013, 01:02 PM	#1
ahalbert Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	electrical wire gauge question is it ok to branch off a light on a 20 amp circuit, and if so, must 12 gauge be used to the switch and light?

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01-10-2013, 01:08 PM	#2
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,036	electrical wire gauge question What does the circuit serve? Some circuits have restrictions on what they can serve. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

01-10-2013, 02:44 PM	#3
rjniles A "Handy Husband"     Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Carolina Low Country Posts: 2,946	electrical wire gauge question And if you are in Canada you can not put lighting on a 20 amp circuit. Another reason to add your location; you get better answers. __________________ Location: Coastal South Carolina