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racer38
Nov 7, 2012, 08:25 PM
I have a 30 amp circuit breaker for my hot water heater, is that 30 amps for each leg or a total of 30 amps?
ma0641
Nov 7, 2012, 09:09 PM
It is probably a 30 amp double pole breaker. 30 amps per leg at 120 VAC is 240 volts, 30 amps total. The voltage adds, not the amperage.
stanfortyman
Nov 8, 2012, 04:08 AM
is that 30 amps for each leg or a total of 30 amps?The answer is yes to both.
dmichels
Nov 8, 2012, 10:13 PM
Total 30 amps