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Yes. I am assuming this is a residential question.

A better answer is...if the 8 recessed lights draw fewer than 16 amps together, it is good.

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Can a 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire be used for recessed lighting?

Yes. In the US at least.


What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?

14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.


Can you use 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp breaker for recessed lighting?

To answer this question the circuits voltage must be stated. Find the total wattage of the lights, use the following formula. I = W/E, where W is the total wattage and E is the circuit's voltage.


What size wire do I need for a 50 amp breaker?

For a 50 amp breaker, you will need a wire that is at least 6 gauge in size to safely handle the electrical load.


What size wire should be used for a 25 amp breaker?

For a 25 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 10 gauge should be used to safely handle the current.


What type of wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?

For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to handle the higher electrical load safely.


Can 13 gauge wire be connected to a 20 amp breaker?

No, because NEC says that 12 AWG wire is the smallest wire that can safely handle 20 A. If you installed a smaller wire on a 20 A breaker you could possibly overheat the wire and cause it to fail, which can start a fire. It would not be to code. And the National Electrical code does not list a 13 gauge wire.


What size of wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?

For a 50 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 6 AWG (American Wire Gauge) should be used to safely handle the electrical load.


What size wire should be used for a 50 amp breaker?

For a 50 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 6 AWG (American Wire Gauge) should be used to safely handle the electrical load.


Can you connect 14 gauge wire to 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker if the 14 gauge is the end of the run and dedicated to lights?

It is not recommended to connect a 14 gauge wire to a 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker, as this can create a safety hazard. It's important to match the wire gauge to the circuit breaker rating to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards. It would be best to run a continuous 12 gauge wire for this circuit.


What gauge wire should be used for a 30 amp breaker?

For a 30 amp breaker, a 10-gauge wire should be used.


What gauge wire should be used for a 60 amp breaker?

For a 60 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used.