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gbrickle
Aug 7, 2010, 07:13 AM
Can I safely replace a 20amp breaker with a 25amp breaker... application is a pool pump. The motor is drawing too much on the 20A line...
stanfortyman
Aug 7, 2010, 07:34 AM
Nope. Not normally.

What is the motor rated for (amperage)?
120v or 240v?
What size wire was run?
How far is it from the panel?