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    Jun 28, 2007, 01:03 PM
    Rewiring from range hood to otr microwave oven
    How do you switch from a 15 amp to a 20 amp to change from a range hood to an otr microwave oven?
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    Jun 28, 2007, 01:20 PM
    For a 20 Amp circuit, wire needs to be #12. #14 only good on 15 Amp breaker.
    20 Amp Receptacle, #12 wire, 20 Amp Breaker.
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