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  • Jul 15, 2010, 05:15 AM
    jockamo
    Is it OK if a 15 amp circuit uses a 14 gauge hot but a 12 gauge neutral?
    I've noticed some circuits in my home are on 15 amp breakers and are using 14 gauge for the hot wire but 12 gauge for the neutral wire. Is this OK?
  • Jul 15, 2010, 05:20 AM
    Stratmando

    Its odd, but OK.
  • Jul 15, 2010, 06:47 PM
    jockamo
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Its odd, but OK.
    Thanks for the response

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