> Robert,
> As per the electrical code the breakers are rated at 80% of their
> rated value for a continuous load. That means that a 15 amp breaker is
> only rated to carry a 12 amp continuous load and a 20 amp breaker is
> only rated at 16 amps.
> Thanks,
> rich!

I was not aware of that. =A0I do however have first hand experience with wo=
rn out and/or poor quality breakers tripping at lower currents than new Squ=
are D and Siemens units.
I have some Westinghouse and no-name breakers that my Campbell Hausfeld 70 =
amp welder will trip.
Replacing them with Siemens breakers of the same rating solves the problem.

Cheers,
Robert 		 	   		 =20
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