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Bill[_37_]

zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:39:09 -0400,
wrote:

wrote

There is only one duplex outlet(GFCI)on the 20 Amp circuit besides the
garbage disposal. It wouldn't be a big deal to switch out the breaker for
one rated at 15 Amps if necessary.

I would do that anyway. The GFCI is probably only rated at 15 amps, and so
probably the disposal. You don't need a 20 amp, and will better protect the
wire and the disposal.

Like all outlets, even those with contacts rated for 15A, GFCIs are rated for
20A feed-through so can be put on 20A circuits without problems.

I installed the box connector on the garbage disposal tonight. I
measured one o the conductor wires with my digital caliper and then
compared it against some known 12 gauge wire I had just to make sure.
The conclusion is that I have 14 guage romex coming from my
GFCI-protected outlet and going to my garbage disposal. I guess I need
to swap out the 20 Amp circuit breaker for one that is 15 Amps...

BTW, it looks like I probably didn't need to put the nut on the box
connector since it screwed into the bottom of the garbage disposal, but
I put in on finger-tight anyway. What is the S.O.P. regarding the nut in
this case?

Bill