15 amp GFI recepticle on a 20 amp circuit

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Nov 21, 2007, 03:14 AM

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15 amp GFI recepticle on a 20 amp circuit

Can a 15 amp GFI receptacle be used on a 20 amp circuit wired with 12 gage wire? I understand that it is okay to use 15 amp receptacles and switches on 20 amp circuit breakers wired with 12 gage wire.

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Nov 21, 2007, 03:16 AM	#2

tkrussell Senior Electrical & Lighting Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,810	Yes, same situation here, you can use a 15 amp GFI device on a 20 amp circuit.

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