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    mtnclimber Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 10, 2009, 02:28 PM
    15 amp air conditioner and a 20 amp outlet
    I'm thinking of buying a 230/15 amp air conditioner to replace an older one. The current connection is 230/20 amp. What do I need to do to make this work?
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    Jun 10, 2009, 02:56 PM

    Should be able to just plug the new a/c into your outlet with out changing anything.
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    Jun 10, 2009, 04:34 PM

    Perhaps change the plug if it is a different type or style.
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    Jun 12, 2009, 09:49 AM

    A 20 amp breaker will not protect a 15 amp unit.
    Change breaker to 15amp.

    Chuck
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