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Category: Circuit

link to Can You Put 12 Gauge Wire On A 15A, 20A & 30A Circuit?

Can You Put 12 Gauge Wire On A 15A, 20A & 30A Circuit?

What happens when you connect a 12-gauge wire to a 15A circuit? What about 20A and 30A circuits? Can You Put 12 Gauge Wire On A 15A Circuit? You can use 12 gauge wire on a 15A circuit. 12-gauge...

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link to Can A Refrigerator Run ON A 15 Amp Circuit? (Or 20 Amps)

Can A Refrigerator Run ON A 15 Amp Circuit? (Or 20 Amps)

The average refrigerator uses anywhere between 3 and 6 amps, which is far less than the 15 amps you find in many homes.  Can A Refrigerator Run ON A 15 Amp Circuit? A refrigerator can run on a 15...

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link to Can You Use Two Different Gauge Wires On Same Circuit?

Can You Use Two Different Gauge Wires On Same Circuit?

If you’re trying to wire your home, you probably know the gauge you need. If you don’t know the gauge, the retailer will ask you to specify the wire size before they can help you. But again, if...

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link to Average Cost To Install (15, 20, 30) Amp Dedicated Circuit

Average Cost To Install (15, 20, 30) Amp Dedicated Circuit

Dedicated circuits are common in residential settings. People use them to run heavy-duty appliances such as freezers and dishwashers that would typically overwhelm a shared circuit. But if you...

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link to Can I Use 14 Gauge Wire On 20 Amp Circuit? (Or 12 Gauge)

Can I Use 14 Gauge Wire On 20 Amp Circuit? (Or 12 Gauge)

Are you trying to wire a 20A circuit? What is the best wire gauge for the circuit? Is 14AWG sufficient? You don’t want to get these questions wrong. You run the risk of burning your house down....

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link to Can You Use a 15 Amp Receptacle On a 20 Amp Circuit & Vice Versa?

Can You Use a 15 Amp Receptacle On a 20 Amp Circuit & Vice Versa?

It doesn't take much to overload a circuit. Can you use a 15 Amp receptacle on the 20 Amp Circuit? The NEC permits this practice. They are designed to work with 15 amp receptacles. You can...

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