Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Everyone asks if you can upgrade a 15amp circuit breaker to 20amps circuit in their house. Can you just swap the breaker is there anything to worry about? Here I answer the most common video request I have received.
This video is for information purposes only, electrical work should always been done by a licensed electrician
Wire Reference Guide: cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-charts
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.
Everyone asks if you can upgrade a 15amp circuit breaker to 20amps circuit in their house. Can you just swap the breaker is there anything to worry about? Here I answer the most common video request I have received.
This video is for information purposes only, electrical work should always been done by a licensed electrician
Wire Reference Guide: cerrowire.com/products/resources/tables-calculators/ampacity-charts
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Silver Cymbal assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Silver Cymbal recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Silver Cymbal, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Silver Cymbal.
