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Old 7/17/09, 7:43 PM
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The disconnect for AC is rated at 60 amps. The AC is rated at 30 amp min. and 35 amp max. Does the disconnect need to be a low amp breaker?

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Yes it needs to be fused or breaker to 35 amps.
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Old 7/17/09, 8:21 PM
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The disconnect for AC is rated at 60 amps. The AC is rated at 30 amp min. and 35 amp max. Does the disconnect need to be a low amp breaker?

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It can work as is if the breaker feeding the disconnect is sized appropriately.



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