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  • Is the refrigerator the only thing in the circuit now? Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 2:06
  • Yes, the refrigerator has it's own line. I'm running one led can light for my pantry and that's all it's for. It will all be done in the junction box that exists now. Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 3:01
  • I understand about the light shorting out could cause a wire fire because it won't have the power to flip the breaker, if I run a 12 gage wire to a 15 amp breaker plug won't it trip that first? Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 3:05
  • After the 15 amp plug breaker extend 14/2 wire from there? Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 3:07
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    The only place I have ever seen tap rules used on branch circuits in a home is on the range circuit in conduit. Commented Feb 14, 2018 at 14:35