GrimBeeper
Registered User
I'm converting a basement room to be an office, and the basement is already wired with 12awg cable and 20 amp breakers. I want to use some outlets that have USB adaptors, but these are only available in 15amp. My questions are:
1. Can I (in Portland Oregon) put a series of 15amp receptacles on a 12awg 20 amp circuit?
2. If yes, is this wise? It will be used for things like laptops, monitors, hard drives etc.
3. I don't see residential applications wired with 20amp receptacles - is there any reason not to use 20amp receptacles for residential?
Thanks!
1. Can I (in Portland Oregon) put a series of 15amp receptacles on a 12awg 20 amp circuit?
2. If yes, is this wise? It will be used for things like laptops, monitors, hard drives etc.
3. I don't see residential applications wired with 20amp receptacles - is there any reason not to use 20amp receptacles for residential?
Thanks!