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    Nov 7, 2012, 08:25 PM
    My hot water heater circuit breaker says 30 amp
    I have a 30 amp circuit breaker for my hot water heater, is that 30 amps for each leg or a total of 30 amps?
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    Nov 7, 2012, 09:09 PM
    It is probably a 30 amp double pole breaker. 30 amps per leg at 120 VAC is 240 volts, 30 amps total. The voltage adds, not the amperage.
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    Nov 8, 2012, 04:08 AM
    is that 30 amps for each leg or a total of 30 amps?
    The answer is yes to both.
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    Nov 8, 2012, 10:13 PM
    Total 30 amps
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