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    JZELECTRICAL Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 12, 2009, 01:18 PM
    Can circuit work well if we connect 12A load to 20A circuit?
    Hello:

    I have several equipment which are around 12A. I just can connect them to 20A circuit.

    But I am not sure if circuit will trip well under overload and short circuit.

    I know 15A is perfect.But,I don't have 15A circuit

    Thanks for everybody.
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    Jun 12, 2009, 02:02 PM
    A 20 amp circuit will work fine with a 12 amp load, no concern needed for short circuit or overcurrent protection of a properly working and installed breaker.
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    Jun 12, 2009, 04:43 PM
    The breaker protects the wiring, NOT the equipment.
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    Jun 14, 2009, 08:19 PM

    Does that mean we also can connect 12A load to 25A,30A,or bigger circuit?(12A is only load)

    THanks for answer
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    Aug 4, 2010, 06:19 AM

    Yes a 12A load can go on a 15A circuit or 25A.30A breaker you never want the other way around 20A load on a 15A circuit
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    Aug 4, 2010, 06:34 AM
    This thread is over a year old.

    Please refrain from answering questions older than a few months.

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