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Why does the breaker in the main panel flip before the breaker in the spa box?
the problem is between these two breakers or you have a faulty or oversized breaker closest to the spa.
Can double pole circuit breakers be changed into single to create more room in the pannel box?
Yes. The double pole breaker can be removed and replaced with two single pole breakers. The double pole breakers are only used for 240 volt supply loads.
Can I add a circuit breaker wired in parrell to a current breaker to reduce the load on the breaker?
No, add new breaker,find a junction box and split the series, or add a box and split the load. You only need to do this if the breaker is tripping from overload. 12ga wire should have a 20amp breaker not a 15amp. If I understand your question,wired in parallel, this would be one hot connected to two breakers, first off two breakers is 220v not 120v , and 220v has two hot wires. Never connect two breakers together on one line.
My seimans elect panel box let me put in tandem breakers?
I wnt to install a tandem breaker but my panel box won't let me. Why?
Will siemens breakers pass inspection on gould panel box?
As long as the breakers are made to fit the box, there shouldn't be a problem. you can only use breakers listed for the panel, there should be a label on the panel door. It will list all of the breakers approved for use in that panel. If you don't see the breaker by manufacturer name listed, then it should not be used. Lots of brands will interchange, but they have to be listed to be approved.
Can breakers be cut off and the breaker box locked?
Yes.
What is the name of the place in a home containing circuit breakers?
A breaker box
Can you use a 100 instead 20 to change breakers?
To replace breakers in an electrical box it is extremely important the replace the breaker with the same wattage. Do not replace a 100 breaker with a 20 breaker is can cause damage.
Why does the breaker in the main panel flip before the breaker in the spa box?
the problem is between these two breakers or you have a faulty or oversized breaker closest to the spa.
What amp breakers need to go on your outside electrical box?
The size of the breaker is determined by the smallest conductor used in the system and by the type of load being serviced.
Can double pole circuit breakers be changed into single to create more room in the pannel box?
Yes. The double pole breaker can be removed and replaced with two single pole breakers. The double pole breakers are only used for 240 volt supply loads.
Will turning off the main breaker turn off all the power to the circuit breaker box?
No. Power to all the circuit breakers will be cut off except for the Main power breaker. The Main power breaker (which supplies power to all other breakers and will say 100, or whatever your max breaker box power is, on it )will have power going to it all the time, unless power is turned off outside the house.
Can I add a circuit breaker wired in parrell to a current breaker to reduce the load on the breaker?
No, add new breaker,find a junction box and split the series, or add a box and split the load. You only need to do this if the breaker is tripping from overload. 12ga wire should have a 20amp breaker not a 15amp. If I understand your question,wired in parallel, this would be one hot connected to two breakers, first off two breakers is 220v not 120v , and 220v has two hot wires. Never connect two breakers together on one line.
My seimans elect panel box let me put in tandem breakers?
I wnt to install a tandem breaker but my panel box won't let me. Why?
Will siemens breakers pass inspection on gould panel box?
As long as the breakers are made to fit the box, there shouldn't be a problem. you can only use breakers listed for the panel, there should be a label on the panel door. It will list all of the breakers approved for use in that panel. If you don't see the breaker by manufacturer name listed, then it should not be used. Lots of brands will interchange, but they have to be listed to be approved.
How do you hook up a 15 amp breaker to a 60 amp box?
If by "60 amp box" you mean a 60-amp service panel (circuit breakers or fuses), you would generally get a 60-A panel that has several slots designed to accept a variety of compatible breakers, from 15A to 60A. If you have a "box" with no breakers, you would need another "subpanel", with wires from the 60A box to the new subpanel, and install one or more 15A breakers in the subpanel. If you don't need more than one breaker, you might also simply use a 15A disconnect panel with a single breaker in it.
What does a breaker box do?
It allows the electrician to organize the distribution of electrical circuits, and holds the circuit breakers firmly in place.
