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

It is possible, but not advisable without an electrician evaluating the situation. You shouldn't upgrade from a 15-amp breaker to a 20-amp one if the current one is tripping. You can burn your house down if you don't.

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Replacing all ungrounded outlets with GFCI will cause shock and electrocution dangers. It will give you the largest bang for your buck. It won't protect againstarching. It won't change anything.
Can I replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker?
It is possible, but not advisable without an electrician evaluating the situation. You shouldn't upgrade from a 15-amp breaker to a 20-amp one if the current one is tripping. You can burn your house down if you don't.
Can you oversize a circuit breaker?
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Will a 15 Amp saw trip a 15 amp breaker?
Yes, if it is truly pulling 15 Amps. It will trip if a 15A breaker holds 80% of its rating. ... The only device on the circuit should not be tripping a 15A breaker if it is rated at 15A.
Can you wire a generator to a breaker box?
You have to work up to the end of the 240 volt container inside the disjunction box. After inserting the ground wire at the end of the 240 volt container, it is firmly bolted. Now, just insert the eight to three cable on the output of the generator you want to connect. Make sure to insert the ground wire into the green screw.

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

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RELATED QUESTIONS

Can you replace an ungrounded outlet with a GFCI?

Can I replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker?

Can you oversize a circuit breaker?

Can a 20 amp circuit breaker go bad?

Will a 15 Amp saw trip a 15 amp breaker?

Can you wire a generator to a breaker box?