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    Jan 10, 2010, 04:05 PM
    Can I wire 12/2 into 14/2
    HI,
    I want to install a ceiling fan. I can put a junction box into 14/2 wire. Can I splice in 12/2 wire to run to the fan? Or would the 14/2 be good enough? I'm just worried because there are other lights on the line.
    Thanks,
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    Jan 10, 2010, 04:15 PM

    If 14-2 is existing, you can stay with 14-2, or 12-3 which is larger and more expensive.
    Still need to keep a 15 amp breaker for the smallest size wire.
    If all is #12, you can install a 20 Amp Breaker.
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    Jan 10, 2010, 04:47 PM

    I am not sure what you mean by "good enough".
    If the rest of the circuit is wired with #14 than you should stay with #14, and that is certainly good enough.
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