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    mavon Posts: 29, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 1, 2013, 05:32 PM
    12/3 on half switch outlet
    Can I use 12/3 to run half switch outlet. I have 12/2 run to my bedroom from my panel(arc-fault breaker). Is 12/3 will make arc-fault breaker trip. Or I have to run 2 12/2 from switch
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    Apr 2, 2013, 10:17 AM
    You are not making sense.

    Whether the cable is 12/3 w ground or 12/2 with ground the maximum amperage for the cable will be 20 amps.

    When you say you want to use the 12/3 with a half/receptacle are you talking about a switch controlled receptacle on the bottom and an always hot receptacle on the top?

    Are you trying to set up a multiwire branch circuit (which would actually require two circuit breakers)?

    We need more information on what you are trying to do.
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    Apr 2, 2013, 05:02 PM
    I already figure it out myself.
    Thank you for your help.
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