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In Reply to: So why on earth do the sellers/manufacturers of audio grade outlets make 20A outlets? posted by jea48 on November 25, 2016 at 16:44:11:
Because the code reads that after a 15 amp breaker the wire needs to be 14awg ROMEX or THHN/THHW with a 15 amp receptacle. You can certainly upgrade your wire and/or receptacles if you feel the need.
When I did the electric in my house I used all 12awg ROMEX throughout. Most wall outlets and all the lighting circuits were put on 15 amp breakers.
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- RE: So why on earth do the sellers/manufacturers of audio grade outlets make 20A outlets? - Uncle Mike 07:04:33 11/26/16 (2)
- RE: So why on earth do the sellers/manufacturers of audio grade outlets make 20A outlets? - jea48 10:42:27 11/26/16 (1)
- whatever.....nt - Uncle Mike 14:02:05 11/26/16 (0)