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    Jan 12, 2011, 08:53 PM
    What amp main breaker should be used with a 60 amp service?
    Breaker panel currently has a double pole 30 amp breaker and it is a replacement for a 30 amp main breaker that had failed. It has tripped when many things in the house were on simultaneously.
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    Jan 12, 2011, 09:45 PM
    You need to replace it with the same size breaker. Breaker size must be determined by the wire size of the circuit. If you have a 60 amp main panel for a house, it's too small. In many cases 100 amp services are too small. A bit more information is needed to evaluate your question and answer accordingly
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