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    Jun 17, 2007, 04:00 PM
    20amp circuit breaker, 15 amp receptacles
    I have a 20amp circuit breaker with 15 amp receptacles and light switches on #12 wire with a load of 1700, is this allowable? If not, and I change to a 15 amp circuit breaker, is the 1440 watt safety load in the code or is it a non-code safety suggestion?
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    Jun 17, 2007, 04:10 PM
    You're fine. 1920 watts is 80% of 2400 watts(80% of 20 amps @ 120 volts)If you have something serious, maybe add circuit.
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    Jun 17, 2007, 05:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando
    You're fine. 1920 watts is 80% of 2400 watts(80% of 20 amps @ 120 volts)If you have something serious, maybe add circuit.
    Thank You, I've had all sorts of answers to this question. I am mainly concerned with not having to change the 15amp receptacles and switches. Birdseye
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