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    Nov 6, 2012, 02:30 PM
    20 amp breaker capacity
    Will 20 amp breake handle 2 1500 watt heaters
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    Nov 6, 2012, 03:05 PM
    No.
    A 20A circuit can handle a load of 2400 watts, and 1920 watts if the load is expected to be continuous (3 hours or more).
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