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    dean1234 Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 13, 2010, 07:23 PM
    Outlet ground
    Is it OK to use a #14 wire pigtailed to #12 ground wire inside the outlet box? I was told once if it is only a few inches to the gound screw it would be OK. It make it easier to tuck the wires into the box.
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    Jul 13, 2010, 07:26 PM

    No, everything on the circuit must be #12 if it is a 20A circuit.
    No reason to downsize.
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    Jul 13, 2010, 09:39 PM

    You can use ground pigtails that you can purchase. Some are stranded and some are solid. Clips, forks and ground screws are common options.
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