Yes, a #12 AWG conductor has a greater diameter than a #14 AWG conductor.
A #12 conductor has an ampacity of 20 amps whereas a #14 conductor only has an ampacity of 15 amps.
Yes but there are two stipulations, one that the join or splice must be made in a junction box that is accessible and has a removable cover and the second stipulation is that the breaker that is supplying the power can not be larger that the smallest conductor. In this case no breaker larger that a 20 amp breaker as #12 wire is only rated at 20 amps..
A domestic D/W uses 14 gauge wire.
No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.
No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.
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No, the higher gauge means a thinner wire.
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In general, you should never use a breaker larger than 20 Amps on a #12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire.
12 gauge is thicker than 20 gauge. The lower the gauge, the thicker the sheet metal or wire.
For a 20-amperes circuit, a wire gauge of at least 12 AWG should be used to ensure safe and efficient operation. Choosing the correct wire gauge will help prevent overheating and potential hazards in the circuit.
Yes but there are two stipulations, one that the join or splice must be made in a junction box that is accessible and has a removable cover and the second stipulation is that the breaker that is supplying the power can not be larger that the smallest conductor. In this case no breaker larger that a 20 amp breaker as #12 wire is only rated at 20 amps..
A domestic D/W uses 14 gauge wire.
AWG 12.
The recommended wire size for a 20 amp breaker is typically 12-gauge wire.
The appropriate wire size for a 20 amp circuit is typically 12-gauge wire.
The recommended wire size for a 20 amp circuit is typically 12-gauge wire.
12 guage wire israted for 20 amps and 10 guage is rated for thirty amps! 12 gauge is what is required, as it is rated for 20 amps. 10 gauge is rated for 30 and will be more then enough. Oversizing wire in your case isn't necessary. The thicker 10 gauge wire is harder to work with and will more then likely cost more.