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is 14 guage nm cable safe to install in residential homes?

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Question by jim c
Submitted on 12/30/2003
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is 14 guage nm cable safe to install in residential homes?


Answer by twig
Submitted on 1/5/2004
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14 gauge is safe but 12 gauge is better

 

Answer by Sparky
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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nm cable is the norm in residential wiring. Generally 14 gauge is used for general lighting. 14 gauge can be used for general use recepticals also. 12 gauge is used in kitchens, dining, washer, or any location that requires a higher amp rating by the national electrical code.

 

Answer by Greg MB
Submitted on 4/9/2004
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Although 14 g is permissible in some residential situations, I almost always use 12 g (or heavier, obviously, for bigger loads like dryers, air conditioners, etc.) -- you can't go wrong by over doing it.

 

Answer by wire master
Submitted on 11/8/2004
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wire is green wich means good also bad....

 

Answer by biff
Submitted on 4/20/2005
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Number 14 wire is permissible for 15 ampere general lighting circuits. Heavier wire (no. 12 20 amp.) is required for use in kitchen counter top circuits.

 

Answer by RJ
Submitted on 6/4/2005
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The above answers forget to mention that 14g wire requires a fuse or circuit breaker of 15A or less and that 12g requires a fuse or circuit breaker of 20A or less.

 

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