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Old 03-22-2008, 09:57 PM
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No, you would use a 20A breaker with #12.
Besides, 20A circuits are code required for kitchen counter receptacle circuits.

You can use either 15A or 20A GFI devices. 15A is fine though. No need for 20A receptacles on a circuit like this.
I know this sounds contradictory, but trust me.
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