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What would a double 15 amp breaker be used for in residential wiring?
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Can feed two separate 15 A circuits.
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Can you use a 20 amp breaker if the amp rating on a heater is 21 amp?
No, a breaker needs to be loaded less than 80 percent. As they reach their tripping point they get hot. The circuit rating, breaker and wiring is not designed for 21 amps. The next size would be a 25 to 30 amp breaker that has #10 wire feeding it.
Does a camper use a single or double breaker?
It could be either. If it has any heavy appliances like a stove it might require 220-240 which would be a double.
How can you wire a normal 120V outlet out of a double pole circuit breaker?
well, the easy answer is, black wire to one pole of the breaker, white wire to the neutral bus with all the other white wires, bare wire to the ground bus with all the other bare (or green) wires. BUT the breaker must be 20 amps or less for residential outlets and you much match the wire size to the breaker, #14 for 15 amp breaker, #12 for a 20 amp breaker AND if there is only going to be one outlet, if it is a 20 amp circuit, the outlet has to be rated for 20 amps. Yes, but why would you want to? It is unclear to anybody else what you are doing and therefore a hazard. Do it right. Use a single pole breaker designed for 110V.
Found 2 wires on a single circuit breaker why?
If it was two wires under one screw on a single-pole breaker, that would not be proper, and most probably against electrical code.If it was two wires, each under their own screw on a double-pole breaker, then that would be a 220 volt circuit; each wire going to its own "leg" of the breaker panel.
Can a 20 amp breaker be replaced with a 15 amp breaker?
No!You cannot simply replace a breaker with a larger one. You would have to tear out ALL of the wiring and replace it with larger. If you just install a larger breaker, you will most likely start a fire, as the existing wiring cannot handle the increased current. You must find the reason the existing breaker is tripping and fix it. If the circuit is overloaded, you will have to either move some of the load to a different circuit, or have the WHOLE circuit upgraded, including wiring and breaker.You will need a licensed electrician to do any repairs or upgrades. You are not qualified to do this work.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicatorto insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
Where would a 100 amp breaker be used?
In a residential application it would most likely be used as the breaker for the entire main electric panel or a subpanel feed.
Should 25 amps breaker be replaced by 20 amps?
For typical residential house wiring 12 AWG wire is required for a 20 Amp breaker. If you change out the breaker for a 25 A breaker you would have to rewire the circuit with 10 AWG. In that case you could up the breaker to 30 Amps. All outlets and switches should be rated at the same voltage and current as the breaker.
Who has a wiring diagram for a 1999 Clayton double mobile home?
I would also like to get a wiring schematic for a 1999 double wide Dream Home !
What size amp circuit breaker would protect a 12kW boiler?
The breaker protects the wiring not the boiler. 12,000 watts at 240 volts will require 50 amps. So, you will need a 60 amp breaker using AWG# 6 wire on a dedicated circuit.
Do you have to change the wiring as well as the circuit when changing to a higher amperage?
Definetely, in 23 yrs I have never had a case that would allow the wire/breaker to remain.
Can you use a 20 amp breaker if the amp rating on a heater is 21 amp?
No, a breaker needs to be loaded less than 80 percent. As they reach their tripping point they get hot. The circuit rating, breaker and wiring is not designed for 21 amps. The next size would be a 25 to 30 amp breaker that has #10 wire feeding it.
Does a camper use a single or double breaker?
It could be either. If it has any heavy appliances like a stove it might require 220-240 which would be a double.
Can a breaker shut off in your home all of a sudden because of wind?
Unlikely, but not impossible. There would have to be bare wires somewhere outside where the wind could cause them to touch, tripping the breaker. The breaker would not be in the off position, it would be in the tripped (middle) position. If this really were the case, it would indicate faulty wiring that needs repair. When the breaker shut off, did outside appliances or lights shut off? That would be the place to have your electrician start looking. It's also possible that someone is pulling your leg.
What size breaker is needed to supply a sub panel that is feeding a range and dryer?
If there is a possibility of both operating simultaneously, then a 100 amp breaker (actually 80 amp if you can find one), and appropriate wiring would be required. Even if they were not expected to operate simultaneously, it would be prudent to wire as if they were.
How can you wire a normal 120V outlet out of a double pole circuit breaker?
well, the easy answer is, black wire to one pole of the breaker, white wire to the neutral bus with all the other white wires, bare wire to the ground bus with all the other bare (or green) wires. BUT the breaker must be 20 amps or less for residential outlets and you much match the wire size to the breaker, #14 for 15 amp breaker, #12 for a 20 amp breaker AND if there is only going to be one outlet, if it is a 20 amp circuit, the outlet has to be rated for 20 amps. Yes, but why would you want to? It is unclear to anybody else what you are doing and therefore a hazard. Do it right. Use a single pole breaker designed for 110V.
What size circuit breaker for a stove?
that would really depend upon the stove (I assume that you mean an appliance with an electric cooktop and an electric oven) and the size of the wire present. Most of the time a stove will require a 50amp breaker. This will mean that you would need to have 6 gauge wiring. You can probably get by with a 40 amp breaker and 8 gauge wire if you absolutely had to. Always check the appliance specifications. they will recommend a breaker size.
Found 2 wires on a single circuit breaker why?
If it was two wires under one screw on a single-pole breaker, that would not be proper, and most probably against electrical code.If it was two wires, each under their own screw on a double-pole breaker, then that would be a 220 volt circuit; each wire going to its own "leg" of the breaker panel.
