splicing wire
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12-06-14, 09:27 AM
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splicing wire
question, i am wiring an outdoor security light and have 10 gauge coming from the breaker but i do not have enough to make the distance i need. i do have some 12 gauge wire and so i am wondering if i can splice the two for the remaining distance i need?
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12-06-14, 09:45 AM
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a friend started it and layed out the 10 gauge to a 30 amp breaker, now i was looking to finish it.
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12-06-14, 10:02 AM
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a friend started it and layed out the 10 gauge to a 30 amp breaker,
You need #14 wire on a 15A circuit breaker.
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12-06-14, 10:15 AM
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actually he started to run the 10 to a shed and also run a pool pump and small hot tub. He was going to tie into the 30 amp with 10 to also run the light. I do have some 12 gauge, would it be better to run it separately for the light to another smaller breaker?
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12-06-14, 10:18 AM
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I would definitely use the smaller wire on a smaller breaker. #12 on a 20A circuit breaker is much easier to work with.
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12-06-14, 10:24 AM
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okay i was hoping to just use a little bit of 12 gauge to make up the short distance i needed to the light. But it is probably better for me to just run the 12 and pick up a 20 amp breaker for it. Thank you.
