10 gauge is not any more dangerous than 12 gauge ... it is in fact, safer. 12 gauge is the MINIMUM for 20 amps, not the only. 10 gauge will work fine - as long as it fits in the terminals on your receptacles.
Dedicated Line, Surge and Safety
As I'm getting ready to have a dedicated line installed a few safety quesions have come to mind.
1)Will 10-2 wire conduct a stronger surge and increase the risk for damage?
2)Every electrician,besides my electrician,says that using 10-2 wire is overkill and my house will get set on fire. Certainly this is not desireable but all authorities on dedicated lines I've consulted suggest 10-2.
What's the bottom line on dedicated line safety?
Thanks - Jack
1)Will 10-2 wire conduct a stronger surge and increase the risk for damage?
2)Every electrician,besides my electrician,says that using 10-2 wire is overkill and my house will get set on fire. Certainly this is not desireable but all authorities on dedicated lines I've consulted suggest 10-2.
What's the bottom line on dedicated line safety?
Thanks - Jack