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    Aug 3, 2012, 06:59 AM
    Breaker limits and uses
    I need a 50 amp breaker to wire my hot tub to a 50 amp sub panel. My breaker box has two tied 40amps that are not used . Can I wire to the two 40's without a problem?
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    Aug 3, 2012, 10:42 AM
    No, cannot use the 40 amp CB, need to change it out to a 50 amp.
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