15 amp GFI receptacle on a 20 amp circuit [Archive]

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RR1515

Nov 21, 2007, 04:14 AM

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.

tkrussell

Nov 21, 2007, 04:16 AM

Yes, same situation here, you can use a 15 amp GFI device on a 20 amp circuit.