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Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker

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Ok I just took a look at my breaker box. I have a double pole 20 amp breaker on the 12-2awg wire. Is my garage safe?

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12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 05:48 PM
Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	electricman2	05/11/04 05:59 PM
Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 06:03 PM
Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	electricman2	05/11/04 06:23 PM
Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 06:31 PM
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Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 07:10 PM
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