J justwondering New Member Joined Nov 28, 2011 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Nov 28, 2011 #1 can I install a 40 amp oven to an exisitng 50 amp breaker or should I down size the breaker to a 40 amp
can I install a 40 amp oven to an exisitng 50 amp breaker or should I down size the breaker to a 40 amp
nealtw Contractor retired Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 24,775 Reaction score 3,417 Location Chiliwack BC Canada Nov 28, 2011 #2 The 50 amp breaker is there for the wire and the oven has it's own fuses or breakers.
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 Nov 28, 2011 #3 You MUST downsize the breaker, you can not over protect the appliance. If the appliance is rated at 40amps and it starts to draw excess of 40amps, the breaker must trip to protect the circuit as well as the appliance.
You MUST downsize the breaker, you can not over protect the appliance. If the appliance is rated at 40amps and it starts to draw excess of 40amps, the breaker must trip to protect the circuit as well as the appliance.