Depends on if you are running or tapping off a line for a 20 amp or a 15 amp circuit. For safety and the NEC, 12 gauge is required for a 20 amp service and 14 gauge for a 15 amp service. Same if you tap off an existing line.
Depends on if you are running or tapping off a line for a 20 amp or a 15 amp circuit. For safety and the NEC, 12 gauge is required for a 20 amp service and 14 gauge for a 15 amp service. Same if you tap off an existing line.
Yes, I agree. I ordered 14/2 for running to lights and may need 12/2 to run receptables. Still thinking as the 12/2 wire will get utilized after atleast 3-4 months until I finish all framing. Not in hurry.
Just mentioned from price perspective as I cannot find 12/2 close to this price yet.
Menards has 14/2 for $110 but thats not southwire.
Yes, I agree. I ordered 14/2 for running to lights and may need 12/2 to run receptables. Still thinking as the 12/2 wire will get utilized after atleast 3-4 months until I finish all framing. Not in hurry.
Just mentioned from price perspective as I cannot find 12/2 close to this price yet.
Menards has 14/2 for $110 but thats not southwire.
This is a great deal for a 250' roll. From what I understand, you can use 12 on a 15a and 20a breaker, but you can only use 14 on a 15a breaker. 14 is good for lights, 12 is for outlets. I'm finishing my basement and ran the lights on one breaker and outlets on another, but I see the previous owner used 12 for the older outlets and lights, and it passed inspection.
Depends on if you are running or tapping off a line for a 20 amp or a 15 amp circuit. For safety and the NEC, 12 gauge is required for a 20 amp service and 14 gauge for a 15 amp service. Same if you tap off an existing line.
is it bad to just use 12/2 if that's what you have on hand?
is it bad to just use 12/2 if that's what you have on hand?
Yes. The breaker will allow a 20 amp load while the wires have long overheated and that is how houses burn down. If you must use 14/2 on a 20A breaker, it is suggested you size down the breaker to 15A as well.
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Pretty sure that 14/2, wasn't it?
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Depends on if you are running or tapping off a line for a 20 amp or a 15 amp circuit. For safety and the NEC, 12 gauge is required for a 20 amp service and 14 gauge for a 15 amp service. Same if you tap off an existing line.
Just mentioned from price perspective as I cannot find 12/2 close to this price yet.
Menards has 14/2 for $110 but thats not southwire.
Just mentioned from price perspective as I cannot find 12/2 close to this price yet.
Menards has 14/2 for $110 but thats not southwire.
This is a great deal for a 250' roll. From what I understand, you can use 12 on a 15a and 20a breaker, but you can only use 14 on a 15a breaker. 14 is good for lights, 12 is for outlets. I'm finishing my basement and ran the lights on one breaker and outlets on another, but I see the previous owner used 12 for the older outlets and lights, and it passed inspection.