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Old 07-07-2008, 04:18 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by nj85z28 View Post
use this simple rule of thumb- if you need 12 gauge wire, you need a 20 amp breaker. if you use 14 gauge wire, use a 15 amp breaker.
True. I am aware of this. I didn't think I "needed" the 12 gauge wire, but I used it as overkill. Thanks though!

I was not aware of the fact that a 12A draw is "close enough" to a 15A breaker to trip it.
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