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In theory it should be able to take 15 amps indefinitely. In actual practice, however, you end up getting what is called 'nuisance tripping' as you approach 15 amps. This may be caused by many things including ambient temperature (temperature of the environment around it) or heat generated by adjacent breakers etc. So the code limits any planned load to 80% of the rating, or 12 amps in this case.
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How do you wire 15amp 230v woodworking machine. 10agw or 12agw wire and type of outlet. Into a 15amp or 20amp breaker?
A 20 amp circuit with #12 gauge wire will work in any event but if the nameplate recommends a 15 amp circuit then #14 gauge wire on a 15 amp circuit is sufficient. In either case you will have a double pole breaker and your equipment may not require a neutral. Always run a grounding conductor.
What is the electrical formula to for calculating the number of 15 amp recepticles that can be install on a 15 amp circuit?
There isn't a formula, but the general rule is that you allow for 1 amp per outlet and you load the circuit to 80% of maximum. For a 15 Amp circuit you can have a maximum of 12 outlets.
Will 10-2 work for a 50 amp circuit?
No, # 10 wire is only rated at 30 amp maximum.
What is the number of plugs can a 15 amp circuit handle?
according to electrical code, a maximum on 12 outlets on a branch circuit unless the loads are known.
Can you install a 20 amp exhaust timer on a 15 amp circuit?
It sounds to me like the exhaust timer is just a switch. The 20 amp rating that the timer is given is the maximum amount of current that it can handle and still be within its safety specifications. It will work very well on a 15 amp circuit.
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.
How do you wire 15amp 230v woodworking machine. 10agw or 12agw wire and type of outlet. Into a 15amp or 20amp breaker?
A 20 amp circuit with #12 gauge wire will work in any event but if the nameplate recommends a 15 amp circuit then #14 gauge wire on a 15 amp circuit is sufficient. In either case you will have a double pole breaker and your equipment may not require a neutral. Always run a grounding conductor.
What is the electrical formula to for calculating the number of 15 amp recepticles that can be install on a 15 amp circuit?
There isn't a formula, but the general rule is that you allow for 1 amp per outlet and you load the circuit to 80% of maximum. For a 15 Amp circuit you can have a maximum of 12 outlets.
Can you use32amp circuit for a 15amp appliance?
If it is a 32-amp circuit you can use any appliance that takes less than 32 amps. That includes a 15-amp appliance. All appliances fed from that circuit must use 32 amps or less in total.
How many 1.2 amp lights can a 20 amp breaker hold?
No more than 13 maximum on a 20 amp circuit.
How many 50 watt lights on a 15 amp circuit?
50 watt equals less than 1/2 amp current flow at 120 volts so you can have 30 light on a 15amp breaker or 40 on a twenty amp breaker.
Will 10-2 work for a 50 amp circuit?
No, # 10 wire is only rated at 30 amp maximum.
Does surge strips provide a built-in 15amp circuit breaker?
If the circuit breaker is in the off position there is no need of overload protection. Overload protection monitors the load amperage, If there is no amperage through the circuit there is nothing to monitor.
Can you replace a 15amp with 20 amp in cig lighter?
It is not recommended. The wiring is made to handle 15 amp.
Installing an Amp can you power it up from cigarette socket in your trunk?
I wouldn't recommend it. If you are going to go that route, don't exceed the existing fuse on that circuit. Example: if your amplifier has a 15amp fuse, and the lighter socket fuse is 10amp, DON'T connect that amp to it.
Why clipping happen for op-amp?
Clipping occurs in the voltage waveform when the input voltage, multiplied by the voltage gain of the op-amp circuit, exceeds the op-amp supply voltage as limited by the output network. The supply voltage and output network, limits the maximum voltage that can be achieved at the output. The op-amp behaves normally within its range of maximum voltage output, and then it is clipped when it reaches the maximum voltage of the circuit.
What is thicker a 8amp fuse wire or a 15amp wire?
The 15 amp fuse.
