AWD_GS
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I don't know much about electrical but just trying to find an answer on a question that I've been trying to research. Back story is I'm having my whirlpool tub replaced and the 2.1hp motor requires a 20amp gfci outlet for the pump. The wiring for the outlet was already ran prior to me moving in however they only used a standard 15amp outlet which in my opinion should of at least been a gfci. That outlet seems to be tied into one of the lights in the bathroom (which one I don't know). My question is the new outlet (20amp gfci) is installed and hooked up however the breakers for the bathroom are all 15amp breakers.
My question is can a 20amp gfci be used on a 15amp breaker and will it possibly trip the breaker considering the pump puts out 14.4 amps?
My question is can a 20amp gfci be used on a 15amp breaker and will it possibly trip the breaker considering the pump puts out 14.4 amps?