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Rene Knudsen
May 30, 2007, 02:37 PM
Can I use 15 amp outlet on 14 gauge wire that goes into a split box that has 12 gauge wire that goes back to the fuse panel and has a 20 amp circiut
tkrussell
May 30, 2007, 03:15 PM
No, the entire circuit wiring must match the breaker rating.