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    Sep 1, 2008, 11:05 AM
    Circuit breakers
    Can I put lights on a 20 amp circuit breaker with 12 gage wire? Or can I use 12 gage wire on a 15 amp circuit breaker
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    Sep 1, 2008, 11:40 AM
    You can put lighting or receptacles on 20A circuits.
    If using #12 there is NO reason to use a 15 amp breaker, other than maybe if the circuit is extremely long.
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