Thread: Electrical advice needed - GFCI Outlet, 15 vs. 20 Amp
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Old 08-19-2017, 07:26 AM
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I agree with Tinker, never replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker. You could burn your house down. 20 amp breakers require 12 ga wire. 14 ga wire can only use a 15 amp breaker or GFCI.