Can I tap into an existing 12 gauge wire run on a 15 amp circuit (put in a junction box) and connect a 14 gauge wire to install an outdoor outlet? - Quora
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I just bought a house that was built in 2000. I just found a 14-gauge wire on a circuit with a 20-amp breaker. Do I need to replace it with 12-gauge wire? -
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Is it safe to use 12-3 wire on a 15 amp breaker? Adding an outlet to my 15AMP breaker, yes it can handle it. I have about 20 feet of 12-3 wire
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