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Can you use 6-3 NM wire and 50 amp breakers and 50 amp range cord for a 40 amp max load range?
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∙ 12y ago
You can if you have the existing materials. If you want to keep your costs down the same installation can be installed with the following materials. For wire all that is needed is 3C #8 wire. For the breaker a two pole 40 amp will work. You will need a 4 11/16" square box to install the range receptacle into.
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Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
What size extension cord should you use for your 120 volt 1725 watt iron?
#16 <<>> To load an extension cord to 1725 watts depending on the length of the cord, the bare minimum should be #14. A better size cord and my recommendation would be a #12 wire size extension cord.
How can I change 2 wire 220 1 phase to 4 wire 220 single phase to run an electric range?
Just replace the cord. Your manual has instructions.
Does an extension cord use power if nothing is plugged into the other end?
If there is no load plugged into the cord there will be no power consumed. The only time the resistance of the cord will come into effect is when the circuit becomes energized through the load plugged into the end of the cord.
Is ribbed wire black or white?
The ribbed wire on a lamp cord is the neutral wire. On an extension cord there is no rib but the neutral wire is white in colour.
In selectecting the wire size for a line cord you should remember that?
The wire size is large enough to carry the load current and that the cord is properly voltage rated.
What products are offered in the DIN Rail range?
The following products are offered in the DIN Rail range: Mounted terminal blocks, mounted circuit breakers, mounted fuse breakers, fuse holders, power suppliers, wire ferrules, crimping wire ferrules, to name a few.
What do fuses and circuit breakers protect circuits from?
They protect the downstream components from spikes in the eletrical system.CommentFuses and circuit breakers do not protect against 'spikes', which are near-instantaneous voltage increases. Fuses and circuit breakers are overcurrent protection devices, which protect appliances against excessive current due to overloads or short circuits. CommentFuses and circuit breakers are used to protect the wire feeder that supplies the load. A load could be connected to a circuit that would cause an increase of amperage above what the wire is rated for. If this condition happens the fuse or circuit breaker will open the load from the supply service.
Can you have two different size load wires that is unprotected on a transformers load side?
It is not a recommended practice. The secondary side of the transformer should go to a distribution panel where breakers can be used to protect the different wire sizes and load currents.
Does a long extension cord draw more power than a short extension cord?
No. However, a longer extension cord has higher resistance for a given wire gauge or size compared to a short extension cord and the voltage at the load device may drop so low that it doesn't work properly. This may also be accompanied by a noticeable rise in the temperature of the extension cord. As a rule, use the shortest extension cord that will get the job done. If the extension cord must be long, use one that has heavy gauge wire to minimize voltage drop at the load.
How do you wire a three wire cord to a two wire cord for a water feature?
You don't. Do not power a water feature without a grounded cord.
How do you install an on off switch from an existing wire?
If you are asking how to add a switch to a lamp (or other load device) cord, simply cut the line side of the cord and connect to the switch terminals. ----mikey
How do you modify a 3-phase electric range for a 4-phase outlet?
First off, it is not a 3-phase range. It is a single phase 110/220V range with a cord lacking a ground pin. Also, it is not a 4 phase outlet. It is a modern 110/220V outlet with a ground pin. To upgrade your range, go th the hardware store and buy a new 4-prong 50A 110/220V cord with a ground. Remove the old cord, and wire in the new cord. If the old cord was flat without a color code, the two outside wires are the hots (red and black on the new cord) and the center wire is neutral (white on the new cord). If the neurtal lug is bonded to the chassis, break the bond. The green wire in the new cord grounds the chassis. Connect the green wire to a convient screw in the chassis, if a dedicated green ground screw is not provided.
Can you measure AC current on a power cord?
Not very easily. A clamp on amp meter has to go around only one of the circuit conductors. If the clamp on meter is used around the power cord the two wires in the cord have a cancellation effect and the meter will read zero. If you can separate the load's wires that plug into the cord and clamp around that wire you will get a load amperage reading.
What size extension cord should you use for your 120 volt 1725 watt iron?
#16 <<>> To load an extension cord to 1725 watts depending on the length of the cord, the bare minimum should be #14. A better size cord and my recommendation would be a #12 wire size extension cord.
How do you calculate mcb rating?
Circuit breakers are used to protect the conductor that is connected to it. The sizing of the conductor is based on the current of the load. As the connected load current is increased so must the wire size to accommodate that higher current. Therefore as the wire size increases so must the breaker size to accommodate the higher load current.
How can I change 2 wire 220 1 phase to 4 wire 220 single phase to run an electric range?
Just replace the cord. Your manual has instructions.
