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    nick jr Posts: 27, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 16, 2009, 04:55 PM
    What size circuit breaker?
    Finally installing electric garage heater that I have been asking questions about recently. Instructions say that heater draws 31.9 amps and that 6 gauge wire is required. That's all fine, however, my question is what size 2 pole breaker should I use, 50 or 60 amp? If it is any help, it is a 7.5 KW unit. Hope to finally rap up this project because it is getting cold fast here in New Jersey. Once again, thank you all in advance for your help.
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    Oct 17, 2009, 03:41 AM
    50 amp will be fine. Based on the load, I don't see why a 40 amp would not work also. I wonder why they insist on #6 wire.
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    Oct 17, 2009, 05:05 AM

    Thanks again for the help. I don't know why they require 6 ga. Wire. My only guess is because of heat. The electric heaters are very hot. Thanks again.
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