12-12-2008, 01:47 PM
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Location: Saint Regis Falls, NY, USA.
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circuit breakers can weaken if repeatedly tripped. reasons for tripping are - OVERLOAD, SHORT CIRCUIT. If one or more heating elements in your unit are open, the element may be grounding out against the metal frame. 60 amps times 240 volt equals 14,400 watts. a 1 horsepower motor operating at 240 volts draws 3.1083 amps - 1 HP = 746 watts.
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