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Q: What is the difference between a 30 amp and a 40 amp breaker?
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How do I know if I have a 30 amp breaker at my house to plug a trailer into?

If it is a 30 amp breaker then it is a 240 volt outlet.


Can you replace your current cooker fuse 30 amp with a 40 amp circuit breaker?

A 30 amp breaker is designed to trip at an earlier point than a larger 40 amp breaker so one appliance that operates on lower amperage level could be unsafe or damaged before it could trip the higher 40 amp breaker. Also, the existing wiring may not be rated for 40 amp service.


Can you use a 20 amp circuit breaker for an electric dryer?

If you are referring to a cloths dryer, the answer depends on the requirements of the dryer. Most dryers require AWG#10 wire with a 30 amp fuse. If the wiring is AWG#12 then use a 20 amp breaker but never use it on AWG#10 which requires a 30 amp breaker. If you are referring to a hair dryer then yes a 20 amp breaker is fine.


Can an electric range be powered from the same circuit as an electric dyer?

No. The two appliances usually have dedicated circuits. The range will have a two pole 40 amp breaker and be fed with a 3-C #8 copper cable. The dryer will have a 30 amp two pole breaker and be fed with a 3-C # 10 copper cable. As you can see by powering a 40 amp device from a 30 amp breaker, full operation of the range will trip the 30 amp breaker.


Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?

No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.

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How do you turn a 30 amp circuit into a 15 amp cicuit?

Replace the 30 Amp Breaker with a 15 Amp breaker.


Is the 30 amp breaker for a motorhome the same as for a house?

Yes, a 30 amp breaker is a 30 amp breaker. It must however be able to fit the box it is installed in.


How do I know if I have a 30 amp breaker at my house to plug a trailer into?

If it is a 30 amp breaker then it is a 240 volt outlet.


What size breaker can you use on a 7500watt generator?

Depends on the wire size you are using. If the generator breaker is a 30 amp then install a 30 amp breaker.


What gauge wire do you run between a 30 amp breaker and an outlet?

10 AWG.


Is there a difference between 480volt 30 amp breaker and 208volt 30 amp breaker?

Yes, all breakers have an insulation factor as to the maximum amount of voltage the device can be subjected to. A 208 volt breaker has a maximum up to and including 240 volts. A 480 volt breaker has a maximum up to and including 600 volts. A higher voltage rating breaker can be used on lower voltages but not the other way around.


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

You have a double pole breaker for 240Volt supply. The maximum current is 15 amp.


Is a 2 pole 30 amp circuit breaker equivalent to 30 amp?

Yes.


What breaker do you use for 10 2 wire?

Use a 30 amp breaker.


What size breaker should be used on a 20 amp motor?

30 amp breaker with #10 gauge copper wire


Can you use a 30 amp breaker for a refrigerator?

Not unless the wire going to the refrigerator outlet is AWG 10/2. If it is wired with 12/2 wire then you must use a 20 amp breaker. Using a 30 amp breaker is dangerous and a fire hazard.


Can you attach a 20 amp breaker to a 30 amp line?

yes, you can attach. but if the current through the line i.e. through the breaker exceeds 20 amp the breaker will trip. As long as the line carries 20 amp or less there is no problem.