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Can I change a 15 amp breaker to a 20 amp breaker?

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I have a 15 amp circuit that trips all the time, so can I just change the breaker for a 20 amp?
NEVER!! The wiring for a 15 amp circuit is 14/2 and the wiring for a 20 amp circuit is 20/2. So unless you are going to rip out all the wiring and replace it with the heavier wire you could start a fire. Oh by the way you could just have a bad breaker.

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