Can you use 14 2 wire recessed lighting?
Most people use 14/2 cables for lighting but 12/2 wires work just perfectly fine. So let’s see how these wires can work for lighting.
Can I use 14 gauge wire for can lights?
Limitations. The NEC limit for 14-gauge wire is 20 amps, which means you should never use 14-gauge wire in your 240-volt circuits, only your 120-volt circuits, or the amperage will exceed the wire’s capacity.
What gauge wire should I use for recessed lighting?
12 gauge wire
Here’s some basic facts you should consider when installing recessed lights: Most lighting circuits in homes are either 15 or 20 amps. 15 amp circuits are the most common. 20 amp circuits require 12 gauge wire; 15 amps circuits allow for less expensive 14 gauge wire.
