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Hello.
I have a 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wire that I would like to tap from a receptacle and create a 14 G wire pigtail to a 15 amp switch to power new recessed lights that is using 14 G wire. Is it safe to do so?

If above is not safe, Are recessed lights take 12 G wire with a 15 amp switch?

Thank you.
 
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Hello.
I have a 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wire that I would like to tap from a receptacle and create a 14 G wire pigtail to a 15 amp switch to power new recessed lights that is using 14 G wire. Is it safe to do so?

If above is not safe, Are recessed lights take 12 G wire with a 15 amp switch?

Thank you.
if your taking it to a switch to control lights which depends on how many lights and wattage per light for me to calculate the load A lot of general use receptacles and switches are rated 15 amps. You can buy 20 amp receptacles and switches
 
if your taking it to a switch to control lights which depends on how many lights and wattage per light for me to calculate the load A lot of general use receptacles and switches are rated 15 amps. You can buy 20 amp receptacles and switches

This is bathroom lights so I am thinking 3 recessed lights (150 W) total. I am asking this question because I have a roll of 14/2 NM wire already and thinking to tap to the existing 20 amp 12/2 NM circuit with 15 amp switch that using 14/2 wire to connect to recessed lights.
 
This is bathroom lights so I am thinking 3 recessed lights (150 W) total. I am asking this question because I have a roll of 14/2 NM wire already and thinking to tap to the existing 20 amp 12/2 NM circuit with 15 amp switch that using 14/2 wire to connect to recessed lights.
That would ok to use # 14 on the few lights your talking about
 

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