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What Gauge Wire Do You Use For A 20 Amp Receptacles?

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    12-16 guage wire will be adequate.
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    Mikesapt95 

    answered 3 months ago

      I believe you'll find that 12 AWG is the minimum allowed per the electrical code. It may depend on local code rules. If the length of run from the circuit breaker panel is long, you may want to use 10 AWG wire to minimize unwanted voltage drop.
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      Oddman 

      answered 3 months ago

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