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    Tony Mattox Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
    Hot breaker
    I have a warm 10-3 wire leading to my drier. There is a 30 amp breaker for it. The wire is approx. 48 ft long. The breaker is hot to the touch when in use. Is this a problem?
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    Apr 22, 2012, 04:11 PM
    "The wire is approx. 48 ft long." do you mean the cable run from breaker to dryer is 48' ?
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    Apr 23, 2012, 05:00 AM
    Could be a defective circuit breaker, or loose wire connections, or loose connection where the breaker plugs into the panel.

    In any case, have the breaker and panel checked.
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