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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@ecifuentes wrote: Hey everyone, I have a home where the ac disconnects and circuit breakers are questionable. Background: 1983 home, two Ac units (2019/30 amp max and 2009/30 amp max). Here is my...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@lkage wrote: I WOULD ASK WHAT THE LABELS SAY ON THE CONDENSING UNITS BUT YOU SHOULD REFER IT OUT TO A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Sorry about the caps. Do you know what the max amperage say on the...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@escanlan wrote: ecifuentes: Hey everyone, I have a home where the ac disconnects and circuit breakers are questionable. Background: 1983 home, two Ac units (2019/30 amp max and 2009/30 amp max). Here...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@ecifuentes wrote: Both condensing units have a max amperage of 30 amps. I am guessing they thought 30 is 30 is 60 and it is food enough. I will be referring to an electrician, thank you Larry. Read...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@ecifuentes wrote: I have never seen an installation like this so I knew there were several issues. I just wanted other professionals insight for my personal knowledge as to what and why it is wrong....

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@cevans wrote: It’s still improper, as they require dedicated circuits, but where the disconnect fused? Read full topic

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@ecifuentes wrote: No sir, they were non-fused disconnects. Thank you Chuck. Read full topic

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@pserina wrote: I am an Ohio ESI. There must be 2 separate disconnects at 30A each. This is illegal and common sense tells you why. If one unit is off and the other is running, it will not trip the...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@thorne2 wrote: Look on the Name Plate of the condenser unit to find1 the maximum overcurrent size; and 2 the minimum circuit conductor size. First lets segregate the terms Overcurrent and Overload....

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@lmorrison wrote: On a related note: I always check the lable on the AC/Heat-Pump Condenser for the MAX Breaker size and then compare to the Breaker used at the panel (also check if a fuse or breaker...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@ecifuentes wrote: Great information. Thank you everyone that took the time to give me some great information and knowledge. May you all have a blessed week. Read full topic

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@rmeier2 wrote: There are ways to run a 60 amp feeder for two units but this isn’t one of them. One way would require tap rules and an OCPD at the end of the each tap. Read full topic

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@lkage wrote: rmeier2: There are ways to run a 60 amp feeder for two units but this isn’t one of them. One way would require tap rules and an OCPD at the end of the each tap Good to know, Robert....

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@thorne2 wrote: The challenge here is that when the branch circuit conductors are not the minimum called out on the name plate then the maximum breaker size given is also wrong. Keep in mind that the...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@lcornieles wrote: Gentlemen…it is said that one unit is from 2019 and of 30A current and the other is 2009 and 30A current…the procedure is to refer a certified electrician and when the 2nd....

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@cevans wrote: No. The wire gauge requirement is determined by the label on the equipment, not the breaker size. The conductor must be at least as large as required for the label minimum ampacity. The...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@rmeier2 wrote: I agree with Chuck, the aforementioned 30 amps is the Maximum OCPD size not the conductor size. As he stated it’s likely that a #12 AWG conductor is all that’s required and there may...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@jwilliam2 wrote: Gentlemen, I came across this thread late but have similar issue on a duel ac units wired the same as described. Because of an issue with one ac unit discovered I have a faulty...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@srechkin wrote: are you trying to fix your ac units? Based on your post, you need help from HVAC tech. You need to know how things work and have equipment to test & troubleshoot the issue. Until...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@jwilliam2 wrote: Well thanks for replying. I guess I was not specific so I will try again. The wiring described in the original post referred to using a 60amp breaker in the main panel wired to two...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@lkage wrote: jwilliam2: So I was asking for insight from more experienced people on this site, which seems the reason it exist. This is not a DIY forum. IF we find none working items we may refer it...

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60 amp breaker feeding two condensing units

@jwilliam2 wrote: Actually it’s an electrical problem. Based on the very wiring concept discussed in the original post. I’m an Electronic Technician by trade working mostly on low voltage equipment in...

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@lkage wrote: jwilliam2: Actually it’s an electrical problem. Then a qualified electrician is who you need. Point is, this is not a DIY forum. Good luck with your trouble shooting. Read full topic

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