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chetos
04-08-2008, 06:22 PM
When running my planner and my shop vac, I trip the breaker every once in a while. What do I need to do? The breaker is a 15 amp. I do have a sub junction that I could add a dedicated circuit for it. I couldn't replace the 15 with a 20 amp breaker? The only other thing on the 15 amp circuit is 2 flourescent lights. Thanks for helping me.

drsparky
04-08-2008, 07:16 PM
Depends on the wire size. 14 AWG Max breaker size 15 Amps, 12 AWG Max breaker size 20 Amps.

HVAC HAWK
04-08-2008, 07:24 PM
put a 2nd outlet in on a different breaker .if you dont have room for the new breaker put in a mini breaker