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Southwire Romex Brand Simpull Solid Indoor 14/2 W/G NMB Cable 100 Feet - $49.99 - Amazon
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14/2 is plenty for lighting circuits. Bigger wire is going to be stiffer and more brittle after aging, so I don't see how using 12/2 over 14/2 helps this unless you are only pulling on it and not bending.
I definitely recommend at least 12 awg for outlets.
I agree, if there is a chance you would need more in the near future, you would be better going for 250 ft.
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I definitely recommend at least 12 awg for outlets.
14-2 should be use with a 15A breaker. 12-2 should be used with a 20A breaker. Most bedrooms are 1x 15A breaker. Anywhere thats a wet area should be a 20A breaker. Like a bathroom, or clothes washer, garage and outdoor circuits.
Yeah, if you are using a 20A breaker, then you do need at least 12 awg. The opposite case does not hold; you can use 12 awg with a 15A breaker.
Why should wet areas be 20A? The area being wet would be relevant to GFCI (and an outlet cover if outside).
Why should wet areas be 20A? The area being wet would be relevant to GFCI (and an outlet cover if outside).
Because almost always you will be running heavy loads. Hair drier, electric power tools, washing machine
what if everything u named is on 1 15 amp breaker.....no wonder im constantly tripping breakers...how did this pass inspection! my bathroom .office and outside plugs and lights and master bedroom are on one breaker