NO! Attempting to do so will result in a significant danger of fire and electrical damage.
Never operate a wire with a higher amperage breaker than the rating of the wire.
If you have any further questions, contact a local qualified electrician.
The maximum current capacity of a 15amp wire is 15 amps.
The 15 amp fuse.
Its a safety thing. 20amps on that thin of wire will heat the wire up too much. Its a fact; not a story. 14 amp wire is not ok to put on a 20 amp rated device!!!! your wire will burn before the breaker will trip and will start a fire!!!!
No, a 12/2 wire is typically rated for a maximum of 20 amps.
The minimum size wire a 20 amp breaker needs to be connected to is a #12 wire. The 15 is probably connected to a #14 right now which is only rated for 15 amps. Remember the breaker is sized to the wires ampacity not the load .
A 20 amp circuit with #12 gauge wire will work in any event but if the nameplate recommends a 15 amp circuit then #14 gauge wire on a 15 amp circuit is sufficient. In either case you will have a double pole breaker and your equipment may not require a neutral. Always run a grounding conductor.
The amps that a four gauge wire will handle will depend with the thickness of the wire. If the wire is thin, the four gauge will handle 95 amps.
20 amps
A zero gauge wire can typically handle up to 300 amps of current. However, the exact capacity may vary depending on the specific wire material and insulation used in the wire. It is important to consult the manufacturer's specifications for the wire you are using to determine the exact ampacity.
For a 120V 20A motor, you would typically use a 12-gauge wire to ensure it can handle the current without overheating. This wire size is suitable for the amperage and voltage to provide proper insulation and safe operation for the motor.
the gauge of the wire determines how much amperage a wire can carry the insulation determines how much voltage the wire can handle
A 14-gauge wire can typically carry up to 15 amps of current, while a 12-gauge wire can handle up to 20 amps. It's important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines and electrical codes when determining the maximum current for a specific wire size.