I'm renovating my master bathroom myself, and my wife really wants heated floors. The problem is, my breaker box is completely maxed out with no open slots. It seems like the bedroom and master bath are part of an addition, and most of the outlets and lighting are connected to a double 60 AMP breaker. I've also removed a huge old whirlpool tub that had a 10.5 amp motor. My main question is, can I wire the new heated floor system (which pulls about 10 amps) into that same 60 amp breaker, using the line that once went to the whirlpool? I'm looking at the Heatwave system on Amazon specifically.
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It’s really important to know what’s running off that 60 AMP breaker. Using it for both receptacles and lights near water isn't safe by code. I'd suggest getting an electrician to look at this setup. They can make sure everything is up to code and safe. It could be dangerous having multiple loads like that on one breaker, especially without knowing its history. Better safe than sorry!
Do you have any idea why the kitchen and bathroom are running off a 60 amp breaker? Sounds pretty sketchy, especially since the house was built in the early 80s! It’s smart to think about getting a professional in to check things out.