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  1. 04-09-2012, 11:13 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bear View Post
    are you certain your circuit is packing 15 amps ? maybe a bad grinder ?
    might be correct as this line seems to blow if i over load it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Copper Head View Post
    might be correct as this line seems to blow if i over load it
    Change out your breaker for a 20 amp, your probably not getting the "true" amperage the grinder needs to work correctly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    Change out your breaker for a 20 amp, your probably not getting the "true" amperage the grinder needs to work correctly.
    can you tell him what size wiring needs to be Mech? I can't recall but i know they're a bit different for 15 and 20 amp
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