The rule of thumb is to load a circuit no more than 80% of capacity.
This means that for a 20 AMP circuit, the total load should not exceed
16Amps.
Running more than that can cause the breaker to fail over time.

** ********.

This failure will show up as one of 2 options:

1) The breaker will trip with less than 20A total

** No hazard.


2) The breaker won't trip EVER.


** Insane crap.


In regards to replacing a 15A breaker with a 20A one, this is a
violation of the electrical code. The wires are sized based upon
the load they will carry.

** Plus a HUGE safety margin.

You ****ing, bull****ting tenth wit.


Placing a 20A breaker with 14G wire can cause hte wire to heat up and
possible cause a fire.


** Bull.





Dan