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  • Aug 22, 2014, 04:53 AM
    Leonsaitam75
    Can I move from a 12 gauge to a 14 gauge between light switches
    I'm installing recess lighting in one of my bedrooms, the circuit is 20a but can I move to a 14-3 gauge between light switches..
  • Aug 22, 2014, 05:21 AM
    hkstroud
    No. All conductors in a circuit must not be rated lower than the circuit breaker.
  • Aug 22, 2014, 07:33 AM
    hfcarson
    20 amp circuits must use 12 gauge copper...
  • Aug 22, 2014, 10:26 PM
    Missouri Bound
    Are you tapping into an outlet circuit?

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