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Question by  bear (8)

What size breaker should I use for an outdoor receptacle?

 
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Answer by  sparky35 (196)

Breaker size is determined by wire ampacity. A 14 gauge wire should be fused using a 15 amp breaker. A 12 gauge wire should be fused using a 20 amp breaker. What you run outside depends on what the power requirements are. For a general use convienience outlet, a 15 amp GFI protected circuit should suffice.

 
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Answer by  worker5829 (219)

The best way to determine breaker size is to examine the wire size used. Larger wire can carry more current and would require a larger breaker. Also, note the amperage rating of the receptacle. Never use a breaker larger than the smallest rating found in the circuit. If you are installing new wiring choose a size matched to your outlet.

 
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Answer by  SimonSaysEw (126)

Normally you would use a 15 amp or a 20 amp breaker for this. Be sure everything is waterproofed well.

 
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Answer by  worker4439 (128)

It depends on what purpose the outlet would be utilized. Twenty amps being sufficient for most applications. For general use fifteen amps would be sufficient.

 
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Answer by  Jdog37 (592)

It depends uponn the size of wire you have ran to the outside receptacle. If you have 14 wire you will want to use a 15 amp single pole breaker and if you have 12 wire you will want to use a 20 amp single pole breaker. I would recommend running the 12-2 and using a 20 amp breaker.

 
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