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kial5870
Dec 3, 2007, 10:24 PM
I have a 30 amp double breaker that is crackling and gets hot. It is for my hot water heater. Can I replace it temporarily with 2 20 amp breakers until I can get a new one in the morning.
biggsie
Dec 3, 2007, 11:18 PM
The old breaker definitely needs replaced
And I think it would be best to turn off power
Until you get the proper sized breaker
You may have to rough it one night
Like people who go camping do
tkrussell
Dec 4, 2007, 03:58 AM
The 20 amp breaker would have sufficed for the night, if it tripped, no harm done.
Be sure to check the tabs the breaker plugs onto in the panel for any damage also.