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Rugged977

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20 amp outlet

My house was built 14 years ago to proper code. may i replace a 15 amp outlet with a 20 amp outlet to power my new pressure washer? I have an electric range and clothes dryers running fine on the existing wiring.

 
 
 
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You may need to increse the size of the wire feeding the outlet in question if its #14 guage to #12 or it would be a hazard and a code violation. Best Wishes

 

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