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Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker

#37911 05/11/04 01:59 PM

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No, unless it is a branch circuit feeding an A/C unit or a motor. 12-2 NMB ampacity is 20 Amps.

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12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 05:48 PM
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Re: 12 awg wire 40 amp breaker	janewest	05/11/04 06:03 PM
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