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No the outlet holes are in parallel so the total ampacity of the receptacle is still 15 amps.

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Q: Is a 15 amp double tandem the same as a double pole 30 amp?
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Does GE make a tandem two pole 30 - 30 amp breaker?

No, there is a tandem single pole 3030 but GE does not make a tandem two pole 3030.


Is a double throw 15amp breaker the same as a 30 amp breaker amp?

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Does square D make a circuit breaker with a 15 amp and 20 amp breaker in the same breaker?

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Can you use a double pole 15 amp breaker in place of a 20 amp single pole breaker for a 12000 BTU air conditioner?

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Does a double 50 amp breaker make a 100 amp?

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Have 30 amp double pole need 15 amp 120v?

Remove the 30 amp double pole breaker and install at least one single pole 15 amp breaker. It is best if the other slot is not left open so if you have another single pole breaker of any size install it in the 2nd spot so it isn't open when you replace the cover on the panel. For your 15 amp circuit you need #14 gauge copper wire or larger with a hot, neutral, and ground. Your 30 amp circuit was probably wired with #10 gauge conductors. These will probably work on your 15 amp circuit but it may be difficult to connect #10 conductors to devices.


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Does a double-pole 30A breaker pull 15A per leg and if so why can't 14 gauge be used since 14 is rated for 15A?

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Can you use two 15 amp single pole breakers in place of a double pole 30 amp breaker?

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What is a 15 amp double pole breaker?

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