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Serious question, heard a homeowner say 'the breaker just trips faster now' after installing a bigger one
They swapped a 15-amp for a 30 to stop a nuisance trip on an old kitchen circuit. How do you guys explain the fire risk to people who don't get it?
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aaron_perry1mo ago
It trips faster because the wire is now the weak link.
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valc911mo ago
Wait, he thinks that's a good thing?
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the_christopher1mo ago
The wire gauge in my old house is 14 gauge. Honestly, that's the standard for 15 amp circuits. If the breaker is tripping faster, it means the wire is getting hot way too quick. That's a serious fire risk, not just a weak link. Tbh that's how places burn down.
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