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Have a 155000 btu ready heater

timpc2003 on Dec 18, 2008

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i have 155000 btu ready heater it runs for about 15 min then trips the breaker can you help
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drumbanger

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It sounds like the unit is tripping the breaker because the breaker is not rated high enough to handle the heaters power usage! If its not that then it may very well be the thermostat needs replaced in unit!
Test at a friends house to see if its your system or the unit!
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