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raymondkilgore

Replace 50a Breaker with 40a

10 years ago

I currently have a 50a breaker for my oven, I am replacing the oven with one that requires a 40a breaker. Can I replace the 50a with a 40a and leave the wiring as is? Can I use the 50a for the new oven?

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