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    Aug 17, 2011, 05:13 PM
    Trane XR13 5.0 ton AC has 50 amp breaker and #10 wire... help?
    I am in the process of purchasing a home built in 2007. It has a Trane XR13 AC unit that says the min/max fuse size is 50 amps. My inspector told me that I need to use #6 wiring. I spoke with an electrician and he told me that I should downgrade the breaker to a 40 amp and use #8 wiring. Any suggestions? Should I go with the #6 or use a 40 amp breaker and #8 wiring? Thanks for the help in advance.
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    Aug 17, 2011, 06:16 PM
    Look at the metal plate on the A/C unit. It will tell you what you need to know.
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    Aug 17, 2011, 06:27 PM
    It sounds like this unit is currently installed, what is the AWG of the wire connected to the unit? Is this straight AC or a Heat pump?
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    Aug 18, 2011, 02:34 AM
    Before any advice is given we need to know exactly what the nameplate on the unit states.

    It will state max fuse size and minimum circuit size.
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