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  • Nov 21, 2007, 04:14 AM
    RR1515
    15 amp GFI receptacle on a 20 amp circuit
    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.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 04:16 AM
    tkrussell
    Yes, same situation here, you can use a 15 amp GFI device on a 20 amp circuit.

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