Originally posted by resqcapt19:
Redsey,
The #14 tails are taps and a code violation if connected to a duplex receptacle. However I highy doubt that a 30 amp load on a #14 would get anywhere near hot enough to cause a fire.
Don(resqcapt19)
I agree with you about not causing a fire. After all, the ampacity per 310-16 is actually 25 amps (90 deg.column). However, I have felt(by hand) noticeable heat on a #12 that was running a continuous 18 amps.
