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Your home has a fuse box at 15 amp is blowing can it be replaced with a 20 amp?
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∙ 15y ago
The only safe way to change your (fuse/breaker) would be to check your wire size and your load size. Fourteen guage wire is rated for a maximum capacity of 15 amps, if your wire size if 12 guage copper then the answer to your question is yes you can change your (fuse/breaker) to a 20amp. You should also call a qualified electrician to install your (fuse/breaker)
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