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Old 06-09-2008, 09:41 PM   #1
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I would like to know if a 20amp circuit is run for a living rm circuit and #12 wire is run can you tail to Receptacle with #14

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no, how is that wire protected? 14awg is only good for 15A therefore it's not protected when on a 20A circuit

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You can't. 310.15. It is not a tap, it is a branch circuit conductor, just like the rest of the circuit.
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