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Nomadicchefs · 11-22-2017, 05:38 AM

I had a dead outlet and had it repaired. They also wanted to replace the breaker. It was a 15/20. The 15 amp controlled my gfci outlets, the 20 amp was solely for the built in microwave. The guy put in a 20/20 breaker instead because there weren't any 15/20 available. Knowing the wiring wasn't changed to be gauged correctly for a 20 amp breaker, my question is, until I get it fixed back to a 15/20, if I am careful not to overload the outlets more than 15 amps, am I still at risk of those wires heating up and catching fire? I apologize ahead of time if my questions seem dumb, I am paranoid about fire.

11-22-2017, 05:38 AM	#1
Nomadicchefs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Moundsville Posts: 154	Breaker replacement problem I had a dead outlet and had it repaired. They also wanted to replace the breaker. It was a 15/20. The 15 amp controlled my gfci outlets, the 20 amp was solely for the built in microwave. The guy put in a 20/20 breaker instead because there weren't any 15/20 available. Knowing the wiring wasn't changed to be gauged correctly for a 20 amp breaker, my question is, until I get it fixed back to a 15/20, if I am careful not to overload the outlets more than 15 amps, am I still at risk of those wires heating up and catching fire? I apologize ahead of time if my questions seem dumb, I am paranoid about fire.