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Question by Joe
Submitted on 1/28/2004
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Can I install 15 amp outlets on 12 gage wire with a 20 amp circuit breaker?

Answer by boner
Submitted on 1/30/2004
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do what luke says

Answer by tools
Submitted on 5/1/2004
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in residential,yes,if more than one outlet is on the circuit.in comercial,no.

Answer by jazz315
Submitted on 1/4/2005
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No, you can't. The NEC says that a 20 amp circuit must have devices (in this case outlets) that are rates at 20 amps. If you would install a 15amp circuit breaker, then yes, you could do this. However, if you install a 20amp circuit breaker, you have a code violation.

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