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    Mim green Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 25, 2013, 04:24 PM
    Breakers
    Am having a new range installed In my condo which is 45 years old.
    Breaker is 50. Contractor says it is not enough for the stove and he wants to put in a 75.
    Is that safe?
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    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
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    Feb 25, 2013, 06:09 PM
    What does the stove call for? Voltage and Amps? 75 seems very high.
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Feb 25, 2013, 06:22 PM
    Seems very high. I've never seen a residential range that required more than a 60A breaker. Most only require a 40.

    Also, without verifying that the wire can handle it one should never simply put in a larger breaker.
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    hfcarson Posts: 1,003, Reputation: 49
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    Feb 26, 2013, 05:01 AM
    Agree with ma,
    The installation instructions will tell you what you need and what is required.
    The instructions are also required to be followed by the electrical code...
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