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<blockquote data-quote="cyberslider" data-source="post: 1888995" data-attributes="member: 13628"><p>I haven't done anything yet.</p><p></p><p>The house was built/remodeled about 30 years ago by the previous owner who probably shouldn't have been doing that kind of work. The house is out in the country so I guess the guy either saw no need to get it inspected or didn't care. He did live in it for 30 years though...</p><p></p><p>The water tank was replaced a year or so ago so maybe the tank that was there was OK as far as the breaker amperage and the new one is not? I don't know the specs on the old tank. I do remember seeing a sticker on it that said 1990. It is the same gallon size though so, probably the same element wattage? I don't know.</p><p></p><p>I can tell what gauge the wire is. Completely forgot about Ohms law. Makes sense that the breaker is too small. Yep, I don't work with electricity too much. I've replaced a ceiling fan or two and changed out some light switches and outlets. That's about the extent of it.</p><p></p><p>Thanks everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cyberslider, post: 1888995, member: 13628"] I haven't done anything yet. The house was built/remodeled about 30 years ago by the previous owner who probably shouldn't have been doing that kind of work. The house is out in the country so I guess the guy either saw no need to get it inspected or didn't care. He did live in it for 30 years though... The water tank was replaced a year or so ago so maybe the tank that was there was OK as far as the breaker amperage and the new one is not? I don't know the specs on the old tank. I do remember seeing a sticker on it that said 1990. It is the same gallon size though so, probably the same element wattage? I don't know. I can tell what gauge the wire is. Completely forgot about Ohms law. Makes sense that the breaker is too small. Yep, I don't work with electricity too much. I've replaced a ceiling fan or two and changed out some light switches and outlets. That's about the extent of it. Thanks everyone. [/QUOTE]
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