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  • Apr 10, 2013, 02:38 PM
    kimberly 01
    30 amp breaker feeding multiple 15 amp receptacles
    There is a 30 amp breaker, I assume with 10 ga. not sure, feeding my refrigerator and another 15 amp receptacle. What can I do to correct this?
  • Apr 10, 2013, 02:51 PM
    stanfortyman
    Put in a 20A breaker.

    You CANNOT have 15 or 20A receptacle protected by a 30A breaker, regardless of wire size.
  • Apr 10, 2013, 02:59 PM
    Stratmando
    You can place the #10 on a 20 amp Breaker for the frige, and an additional cable for the extra circuit, Run #12 to your new circuit and protect with a 20 amp as well.

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