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I think you first need to figure out what size waterheater you need, then see what your amp rating is for that waterheater. Typicall Waterheater is usually rated for 30amps 240volts
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What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
What Size breaker for 6 gauge wire?
You need a 60 amp breaker.
Can a 40 amp breaker not a 4 amp breaker be used to replace a 35 amp breaker for ac unit?
Depends on the size of the wire going to the A/C. If the wire is AWG #10 you cannot install a 40 amp breaker. If the wire is AWG #8 you can.
What is breaker size for 240 volt 9 KW?
The formula you are looking for is I = W/E.
What size breaker for 120 volt 2500 watt water heater?
20 amp is perfect, 15 is fine
What are the standard size circuit breaker amperages?
In North America the standard sizes for breakers are 15, 20, 30, and 40 amps. The 15 amp size breaker is used in general circuit wiring. The 20 amp size breaker is used for dedicated appliance receptacles, hot water tank and baseboard heating. The 30 amp size breaker is used for a clothes dryer. The 40 amp size breaker is used for the electric range.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a hot water tank?
Assuming you are referring to a 240 volt residential hot water heater you will need to install 10/2 NM cable (Romex) with ground from the service panel to the water heater wired to a 30 amp circuit breaker in the service panel. If you cannot see the water heater from the service panel you will need to install a service disconnect at the water heater.
What size breaker do you need for a 40 gallon electric water heater?
Usually 30 amp
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 size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
What Size breaker for 6 gauge wire?
You need a 60 amp breaker.
What size breaker should be used on a 20 amp motor?
30 amp breaker with #10 gauge copper wire
Can a 40 amp breaker not a 4 amp breaker be used to replace a 35 amp breaker for ac unit?
Depends on the size of the wire going to the A/C. If the wire is AWG #10 you cannot install a 40 amp breaker. If the wire is AWG #8 you can.
What is breaker size for 240 volt 9 KW?
The formula you are looking for is I = W/E.
What size breaker for 120 volt 2500 watt water heater?
20 amp is perfect, 15 is fine
What size breaker should you use for a tnia-10 wire?
25 amp breaker
