I'm assuming it's okay but just wanted to see the downsides. I have a spool of 12/2 wire and I want to re-wire the lights in the basement so is it okay to use this instead of buying new 14/2. What are the downsides besides the little extra bulk?
Only the cost. If you need 12-2 for something in the future you will have to buy it at a higher price than buying 14-2 now. Other than that, no down side.I'm assuming it's okay but just wanted to see the downsides. I have a spool of 12/2 wire and I want to re-wire the lights in the basement so is it okay to use this instead of buying new 14/2. What are the downsides besides the little extra bulk?
:laughing: When it comes to 14 vs 12 that's not an issue.Box fill is also a consideration. You can put less #2 wires in a box than #14.
Box fill is also a consideration. You can put less #2 wires in a box than #14.
Why is it not an issue?:laughing: When it comes to 14 vs 12 that's not an issue.
Are you serious? It's a minimal difference in wire sizing. Most electrical boxes have more than enough room to do typical wiring. If you were running 10ga instead of 14 that might be more of an issue.Why is it not an issue?
Sorry Dude. You are completely wrong here.Are you serious? It's a minimal difference in wire sizing. Most electrical boxes have more than enough room to do typical wiring. If you were running 10ga instead of 14 that might be more of an issue.
Oh come on now. Not really. I am much closer to Albany.Very cool. Down by the city...
Of course it is doable. It's just easier and less stressful to use #14.While I agree my 3 gang was a little crowded with (2) 3way, and a 4way switch in there... it was doable.
Now THIS is not a good idea. In this case the #12 is basically wasted. There is even less of a reason to mix wire sizes than to use all #12. Now you HAVE to use a 15 amp breaker even though you used some #12 on the circuit.Used 12ga to feed the switches, then 14ga too the other switches/fixtures. :jester:
Oh come on now. Not really. I am much closer to Albany.
Of course it is doable. It's just easier and less stressful to use #14.
Now THIS is not a good idea. In this case the #12 is basically wasted. There is even less of a reason to mix wire sizes than to use all #12. Now you HAVE to use a 15 amp breaker even though you used some #12 on the circuit.
That's the best thing to do in a situation like that but very few people do it. :thumbsup:The circuit is labeled and is run to a 15A breaker.
"Merits"? You mean smokes? :whistling2:Make sure you use the right type of merits