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The most sensible solution is to get a qualified electrician to check the wiring to see what the maximum load should be, and if necessary re-wire with higher capacity wire/configuration.

You can (there is nothing physically to stop you), but whether it is a good idea or not is a totally different matter - you risk starting a fire if you do.

The breaker amperage is set based on the wiring of the circuit - the wire used, along with how the wiring has been done, will limit the maximum current that can be allowed through the circuit; if this maximum is exceeded there is a risk of the wiring overheating and causing a fire.

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