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The thin GFCI outlet are only about 3/8 inch thinner and 15AMP compared to standard 20AMP
The 3 circuits I'm working with are all 20amp.
The thin GFCI outlet are only about 3/8 inch thinner and 15AMP compared to standard 20AMP
It would be fine. A GFCI is comparing the neutral and the hot current at the GFCI outlet itself.
When you make comments like this, it makes me wonder. Have you thought about hiring an electrician to help you out?
There is no problem having 15A outlets on a 20A circuit.The 3 circuits I'm working with are all 20amp.
He will have to put one GFCI in each outlet which is exactly how its wired now since he doesn't have any GFCI circuits.Only issue I see with 15 on 20AMP is it's in a kitchen (higher current appliances normally) and the load will go thru the 15AMP GFCI which feeds the other outlets. Unless all outlets are run in parallel (different GFCI at each outlet) but don't think that's how it's wired currently
Only issue I see with 15 on 20AMP is it's in a kitchen (higher current appliances normally) and the load will go thru the 15AMP GFCI which feeds the other outlets. Unless all outlets are run in parallel (different GFCI at each outlet) but don't think that's how it's wired currently
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Within my cottage (and its limited counter space), I took following into consideration:
- Coffee pot on receptacle top hole = 9 Amps
- Toaster on receptacle bottom hole = 9 amps.
- 9 + 9 = 18 amps (if both used together)
IMO: Very high risk of tripping 15 amps. Especially if one has party and my wife's friend doesn't know the outlet's hole restrictions.
Thus, why I plan to install dedicated 20 Amp GFCI outlet (using 12/2 wire). Especially since its within 2.5 ft away from sink. re: Both appliances on at same time and it doesn't over stress the circuit or its GFCI internals.
Not too sure if I'd risk a dedicated 15 amp on 14/2 wire (for coffee pot + toaster) - even if never had problems in the past.
Perhaps original poster has same concerns? re: Different folks use kitchen and don't know the usage limits of each receptacle's hole.
Au contraire, mon fr?re: http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-X7899-W-SmartlockPro-Tamper-Resistant-Receptacle/dp/B0048WPV8MThe thin GFCI outlet are ... 15AMP compared to standard 20AMP
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That is exactly what I would do......and NO it will not trip if you did exceed 15 amps (which is very unlikely since most 115 volt appliances are limited to under 15 amps. If this was wired with romex I would replace the box and that may even be possible with emt. I have been licensed for over 40 years and have NEVER seen emt used in a house. Armorflex was bad enough! That is another possibility.....pulling the wires out of the emt and running a new circuit with romex. Just knock the emt out of the way and fish in romex to a standard romex box.
Not suggesting that you do that. Bruce and I were suggesting the slim profile CFCI (15 amp) be used on the existing 20 amp circuit. GFCIs due not trip on overcuurent. If you look at most homes you will see that most of the time 15 amp rated receptacles are used throughout on 20 amp circuits. IMO if were my house I would get rid of the conduit and shared neutrals and run new romex circuits. Since you have a basement access should be easy. BTW that 15 amp rating is for each half of the duplex.....not the sum.