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Yes the wire size is larger for that size breaker but will not effect the 30 amp breaker protection of that circuit.

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Q: Can I you use existing 8 3 wire hooked to a 30amp breaker was hooked to old electric heater to wire a heater that requires 10 2 wire its a 5000watt 240volt heater?
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