Gfci outlet in but wrong receptacle?
#1
12-01-05, 05:38 PM
Gfci outlet in but wrong receptacle?
Hello all,
I just finished installing a 15 amp circuit breaker into the box and ran some conduit to the outlet in the bathroom, and, wow it works! The manufacture calls for a 15 amp dedicated circuit and at the box and it is, but upon further inspection, I noticed that the receptacle, or as I call it the place to plug in, was a 20 amp. Would this need to be changed or is it okay? Thanks...
Bryan
I just finished installing a 15 amp circuit breaker into the box and ran some conduit to the outlet in the bathroom, and, wow it works! The manufacture calls for a 15 amp dedicated circuit and at the box and it is, but upon further inspection, I noticed that the receptacle, or as I call it the place to plug in, was a 20 amp. Would this need to be changed or is it okay? Thanks...
Bryan
#2
12-01-05, 05:45 PM
Well, yes it would. You are not allowed to put a 20 amp GFCI receptacle on a 15 amp circuit. Note that a 20 amp GFCI receptacle means a GFCI that will accept a 20 amp plug, and not just one that provides 20 amp protection for feed through devices.
However, in the US you are not allowed to run 15 amp circuits to a bathroom. For bathrooms you must run 20 amp circuits.
So, use the receptacle, but replace the breaker and the wire.
However, in the US you are not allowed to run 15 amp circuits to a bathroom. For bathrooms you must run 20 amp circuits.
So, use the receptacle, but replace the breaker and the wire.
#3
12-01-05, 06:02 PM
Follow up on Gfci outlet...
Hi,
I'm kinda confused as the manufacture calls for a dedicated 15 amp circuit and yet you mention that it is only acceptable to run a 20 amp to the bathroom. I'm wondering why they would state, for protection of the device I assume, that a 15 is necessary, yet code, I guess, has a mandatory 20 amp to bathroom. Wouldn't that be illegal to ask for a 15 amp knowing it didn't afford the protection necessary for the life of the product, thus voiding a guarantee? I don't understand...
Bryan
I'm kinda confused as the manufacture calls for a dedicated 15 amp circuit and yet you mention that it is only acceptable to run a 20 amp to the bathroom. I'm wondering why they would state, for protection of the device I assume, that a 15 is necessary, yet code, I guess, has a mandatory 20 amp to bathroom. Wouldn't that be illegal to ask for a 15 amp knowing it didn't afford the protection necessary for the life of the product, thus voiding a guarantee? I don't understand...
Bryan
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12-01-05, 06:05 PM
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12-01-05, 06:10 PM
Gfci outlet follow up...
The manufacture is Bain Ultra and they make airbaths...I just went to their site again and they do say a 15 amp circuit is necessary, but then they say to use 12 guage wire...I thought 14 went with a 15 amp circuit? Looks like I might be needing to go back up to the attic!
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12-01-05, 06:12 PM
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OK, so this is not for a vanity receptacle.
If the manufacturer calls for 15 amps and #12 that is what you do.
If the manufacturer calls for 15 amps and #12 that is what you do.
