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In my home, I need to replace a stacked modular switch that controls an exhaust fan (top switch) and heated blower (bottom switch). This Nutone, combination heater/exhaust fan is located above my shower.
The two hot wires that connect to the upper and lower switches are pigtailed with the incoming hot wire, and they are 12 ga stranded copper. The two neutrals are 12 ga solid copper. The breaker is 20 amp. The modular stacked switch, however, is only rated for 15 amps.
I looked all over town for a 20 amp rated stacked switch, and there were none to be found, even in the electrical supply stores.
Given that the breaker is 20 amp, and the wires are all 12 ga, shouldn't this switch be rated for 20 amps? Especially since there is a heating element involved that could potentially draw a lot of current.
What do you think?
The two hot wires that connect to the upper and lower switches are pigtailed with the incoming hot wire, and they are 12 ga stranded copper. The two neutrals are 12 ga solid copper. The breaker is 20 amp. The modular stacked switch, however, is only rated for 15 amps.
I looked all over town for a 20 amp rated stacked switch, and there were none to be found, even in the electrical supply stores.
Given that the breaker is 20 amp, and the wires are all 12 ga, shouldn't this switch be rated for 20 amps? Especially since there is a heating element involved that could potentially draw a lot of current.
What do you think?