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MikePi
May 2, 2008, 06:21 PM
Hello and thanks for the help.
I have a 20 amp piece of equipment and 15 amp plugs.
I found an adapter online.
Will this work or do I need to have things rewired?
I'm in an apartment so not sure what to do?
What would it cost to do this rewiring if necessary?

Thanks,
Mike

Fr_Chuck
May 2, 2008, 07:27 PM
You should not use a 20 amp machine if the actual circuit is 15 amp.
So what actual breaker is on the circuit? Also an adapter?
Where on line, And as for as re-wiring, what size wire in in the wall, is it heavy enough to handle 20 amp, and this is a total of 20 amp for the circuit so what other equipment is on this line.

MikePi
May 3, 2008, 07:19 AM
I'm not sure.
It is an apartment and there are some small things also used on the line.
Not sure what the wiring is and weather it is capable of 20amps.
I guess I will need an electrician to look at it.

Thanks,
Mike