Breaker size

Dave 5150 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jun 28, 2012, 11:20 AM

Breaker size

Can I use a 60 amp breaker w/#10 wire to feed a 30 amp disconnect w/ 30 amp fuses ?

stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279

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Jun 28, 2012, 12:40 PM

Nope. Not unless it is an A/C unit with specs to support it.

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