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Sgzavala
Sep 3, 2013, 08:17 PM
Have two 50 amps 2pole breaker for a/c each unit have a nameplate of 35amps FLA, ea unit have 24 amps on ea leg,
The unit have #8AWG, why the breaker reach a temp. of 129 deg. F. the warehouse is 98deg. F ambient temp.

sinnadurai
Sep 3, 2013, 11:12 PM
Replace with a similar breaker & check voltage/current