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flyingfish
Aug 20, 2008, 09:20 PM
Can 20 amp wire be used for and with 15 amp receptacles ? I have a full spool of 20 amp. Thanks in advance Johnny
hkstroud
Aug 20, 2008, 09:24 PM
By 20 amp wire I assume that you mean 12 gauge wire. Yes, you can use 15 amp recepticals on 20 amp circuit.