Jan 12, 2011 · Electrical - AC & DC - Putting #12 wire into quick wire holes on standard 15 amp duplex receptacle - I am replacing 20 year old duplex outlets with new decorator style outlets. …

Mar 22, 2006 · The 14 gauge wire leaves the main panel and goes out to some outlets and lights (nothing major), but there is some 12 gauge wiring added to the circuit for a few additional …

Dec 13, 2004 · Electrical - AC & DC - 14 vs. 12 gauge wire** - Hi. I'm adding an 120 volt, 12.5 amp, 1500 watt electric heater to my sunroom. I gave it a dedicated 15 amp circuit and ran it …

Mar 30, 2006 · If I am running 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker can I use 15 amp receptacles or do they have to be the 20 amp receptacles. All my receptacles in the different rooms will be …

Aug 1, 2023 · A 12/2 wire has two 12-gauge wires and a third ground wire. It is quite common in households for 12/2 wire circuits to connect to a 20 amp circuit breaker. When the electrical …

Sep 27, 2015 · Electrical - AC & DC - Mixing wire gauge- 10 and 12 gauge - I am happy to have found this forum- reading old posts has really helped me get this project moving. I am installing …

Mar 13, 2010 · Im not talking about hooking up a light fixture. yes, it is true when you wire light fixtures the wire size inside the fixture is usually 18gauge. This is no where near being the …

Aug 12, 2003 · Electrical - AC & DC - mixing 14-gauge NM and 12-gauge - I told my son in-law not to mix 14-gauge NM and 12-gauge NM backed with a 15amp breaker; but I still think he …

Jan 18, 2010 · You not only can strip wires of a specific size but can also determine the gauge size of the wire. First, determine the proper hole to insert the end of the wire through. You …

Nov 28, 2009 · Also if using the screws on the side of an outlet/switch, it takes a bit of manpower to connect 12 gauge wire and then cram everything back into the electrical box. I can't imagine …