Jim W in Tampa
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LarryFine said:Suppose we use my other example:
Let's say you have a 20a receptacle and breaker for a window AC unit, and replace the AC with a 15a unit. You'll replace the breaker and the receptacle, re-using the #12 wire.
New or existing? (I know the EGC/neutral debate doesn't apply here.)
nothing wrong in this example because the wire meets code.
If the OP has 4 wire his is fine too.
If only 3 wire the issue is the requirement for new dryer to have 4 wires.
I have had the same axx for 50 yeras,on its 7 th handle and 2 nd head.
Its my opinion that this is a new circuit.My opinion really does not matter unless i am the inspector.
I know it will work but at question is if its a new circuit or not.
On there own the breaker,wire,or receptacle are nothing more than material.
Without all of them you have no circuit.Now with a new breaker and new receptacle and used wire i have created a new circuit that will not meet code.Sorry but thats how i read it.Others have opinions too.Life would be easy if we could just pick the one we like.