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Yes the ampacity of #12 is 20 amps whereas the ampacity of #14 is 15 amps, so you are well within the range using #12 wire.

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12y ago

Yes. 12 AWG wire has a larger cross section than 14 AWG, so it can carry more amps and therefore can substitute for 14 AWG.

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