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Old 5/15/09, 8:54 PM
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Default A question on outside disconnects

If the outside AC unit is rated at 30 amps should the outside disconnect be rated at 30 as well or can it be higher as long as the breaker in the main panel is 30 amps?
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Old 5/15/09, 9:08 PM
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Default Re: A question on outside disconnects

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If the outside AC unit is rated at 30 amps should the outside disconnect be rated at 30 as well or can it be higher as long as the breaker in the main panel is 30 amps?
A higher rating is okay.



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Old 5/15/09, 9:30 PM
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