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.
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
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.
No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.
Normally it is a 20 amp using AWG 12/2 gauge wire. But it really depends on what size wire is on that circuit. If it is white AWG 14 gauge then use a 15 amp breaker. If it is yellow AWG 12 gauge then use a 20 amp breaker.
You listed no gauge wire. This is the required breakers.14 gauge - 15 amp12 gauge - 20 amp10 gauge - 30 amp8 gauge - 40 amp
Yes. In the US at least.
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
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.
For a 50 amp breaker, you will need a wire that is at least 6 gauge in size to safely handle the electrical load.
For a 25 amp breaker, a wire size of at least 10 gauge should be used to safely handle the current.
For a 50 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used to handle the higher electrical load safely.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For a 30 amp breaker, a 10-gauge wire should be used.
For a 60 amp breaker, a 6-gauge wire should be used.