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    Dec 22, 2009, 01:47 PM
    Can I use 10/2 wire too run 8 20 amp outlets on one 20 circuit
    Can I use 10/2 wire too run eight 20 amp outlets on one 20 amp circuit, the wire is larger than called for and my friend told me that you have too use 12/2 wire??
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    Dec 22, 2009, 02:00 PM

    You can use heavier wire like #10 just not lighter wire like #14, you are good to go
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    Dec 22, 2009, 02:05 PM

    That is what I thought Thank you!
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