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Re: Which circuit breaker for an anchor windlass / Think of it as a water pipe. Why would

you install valve that would restrict the flow of water? When you measure feet of wire needed, measure out and back, positive and negative lengths total. Then go to the charts and size both the wire and the breaker accordingly. The maximum loading of any circuit breaker is about 125% of the full load rating of the motor but can't exceed the capacity of the wire.

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