Originally Posted By: SRoode
Cat,
Did your electrician check the existing gauge of wiring in your house? I'm going off the top of my head now, but I think the National Electrical Code identifies that 14 gauge wire ampacity is only 15 amps, while 12 gauge is rated for 20 amps. If you have 14 gauge wire (or smaller) in the circuit, it could lead to the cabling overheating and possibly a fire. You should check.


Thanks. I can't imagine an electrician doing otherwise, but I'll buy a piece of 12 gage wire and then compare it to what is in the box, and at the outlets, just to be sure.

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