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stanf250
Apr 10, 2011, 03:54 PM
Can one use a 15 amp (double pole) outlet on a 20 amp circuit (12-2 wire)which feeds into a 20 Amp single pole. Are the Amps reduced at the end of the circuit because one use the 15 Amp feeder? Thank you.

hkstroud
Apr 10, 2011, 05:01 PM
I'm not sure what your question is but I can tell that you are confused.
Tell us exactly what you want to do and someone will tell you how to do it.

donf
Apr 10, 2011, 05:47 PM
If you are asking whether a duplex receptacle listed for 15 amps can be installed on a 20 amp circuit, then the answer is yes it can.

However the load plugged into that receptacle should not exceed 12 amps.