if I run a dedicated single 15 amp receptacle on # 12 wire must I use a 15 amp breaker?
Why would you even do that? Use a 20 amp receptacle or if you only need a 15 amp ckt run # 14.if I run a dedicated single 15 amp receptacle on # 12 wire must I use a 15 amp breaker?
Why would you even do that?........
You don't have 14 AWG with you but do have 12 AWG.Why would you even do that?
You don't have 14 AWG with you but do have 12 AWG.
12 AWG was existing and you used it.
Ahhh! Voltage drop.Voltage drop.
Yes (unless you meet one of the 210.21(B) exceptions.)
The physical consequences are your inspector will failure inspection. Ask for real world consequences probably none as 15 amp receptacles are tested while above 15 amps and I doubt your Appliance will draw even close to 15 ampsWhat is the physical consequence of putting a single 15A receptacle on a dedicated 20A circuit with #12Cu wire? What hazard are we protecting against?
It is my understanding that multiple 15A receptacles can be on a 20A circuit with #12Cu wire, because the 15A receptacles are rated by design to pass the full 20A from device to device. And the reason it is rated at 15A nominally, is that it is rated to only deliver 15A to its own loads.
Sorry my voice recognition sucks I hope you understood thatThe physical consequences are your inspector will failure inspection. Ask for real world consequences probably none as 15 amp receptacles are tested while above 15 amps and I doubt your Appliance will draw even close to 15 amps
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