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soniai
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Registered: ‎03-13-2012
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Splice cable #14 to #12

I recently installed  two fan in my patio lanai. I connected the new cable to a  light switch in the kitchen. . The wires that come from the breaker box are #14 which mean the breaker is 15 amp. I extended this 14/2 wire with a 12/2 wire.  Should i be concern?

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AAriondo
Posts: 119
Registered: ‎10-28-2010

Re: Splice cable #14 to #12

No there is no problem at all, The 15 amp breaker will still protect the wire. 

No worries

I'm an Electrical Trade Specialist with The Home Depot and have been Licensed in the Electrical field since 1994