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Can you have a smaller gauge ground?

Having a smaller gauge ground wire may lead to increased electrical resistance and potential overheating. It is important to ensure that the gauge of the ground wire is appropriately sized to handle the electrical load and prevent safety hazards such as electrical fires. It is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the correct gauge for your specific electrical system.


What size ground wire is needed for 20 amp?

A #14 wire will do fine for grounding a 20 amp device. That is the size of the ground wire in a 2 conductor # 12 wire building cable.


Should you attach the ground wire to the black wires?

No, the ground wire should be attached to the green or bare copper wire. The black wires are typically live or hot wires and should never be connected to the ground wire.


What wire is the commonwire 120 volt?

The most common wire ran in 120v residential is NM (Non-metallic) sheathed wire such as the brand Romex. 14 gauge wire generally has a white sheathing and can be used on 15 amp circuits such as lighting. 12 gauge wire is thicker, generally having a yellow sheathing and can be used on 20 amp circuits such as those serving receptacles. Considering future demands, 12 gauge wire should be used. Under no circumstances should you ever use 14 gauge wire on a 20 amp circuit.


How do you tell what gauge wire you have in your house?

The wire sheathing itself is usually marked. e.g. 14 CU 2 or 14/2 CU will indicate 14 gauge 2-wire (+ ground) copper (CU being the symbol for copper on the periodic table). For 15amp circuits you will likely has 14 gauge wire with most of that being 14/2 (Usually white, black, and bare copper).

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Not always. You could have a conduit with 10 pairs of 14 gauge wire - not every wire in that bundle are going to be ground. Ground is usually identified as having a green coating on the wire ... sometimes it is just bare copper strands or a solid copper wire.


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Can you have a smaller gauge ground?

Having a smaller gauge ground wire may lead to increased electrical resistance and potential overheating. It is important to ensure that the gauge of the ground wire is appropriately sized to handle the electrical load and prevent safety hazards such as electrical fires. It is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the correct gauge for your specific electrical system.