I have 3-out lets with #12 wire overloading a 20 amp breaker. Can I replace with 30 amp?
By darrel from Little Rock, Ar
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To be safe I would have an electrician come in and set up each outlet with its own dedicated circuit.
My DH passes along that#12 wire is only rated up to a maximum of 20 amps, putting a 30 amp breaker in on your #12 wiring is an invitation to a major house fire. If you want to increase the service to 30 amps, #10 is code; it involves rewiring those outlets with #10 wiring before even considering changing that breaker.
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