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The formula to use is I = W/E, assuming that the single breaker is delivering 120 volts, the amperage to the circuit is 16.6 amps. A continuous load on a 20 amp breaker has to be reduced to 80% according to the electrical code. 20 x .8 = 16. So to answer the question, yes, a 20 amp breaker will support a 2000 watt load at 120 volts.
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What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
How many watts can a double 30 amp breaker switch handle?
The maximum wattage that a 30 amp breaker can handle is 30 x 230 = 6900 watts. Other variables come into play and this number will decrease depending on the load, duty time, and difference in voltage fluctuation.
Can you use 14 wire for a light off a 20 amp circuit?
Yes, in home wiring as long as it is protected by a 15 amp breaker. Remember this circuit will only handle 1800 watts and cannot be loaded to any more than 1440 watts. So if each light is 75 watts then the maximum you can install is 19.
What size wire do you use for 240 volt 8.3 amps 2000 watts baseboard unti?
If you use a 20 amp breaker, you would need to use 12 AWG wire. If you use a 15 amp breaker, you could use 14 AWG. As always, make certain that you comply with all local wiring codes.
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.
How can you plug 2000 watts 240v into a 120v 20 amp breaker with out replacing your breaker and all the plugs on the line?
You can't.
Can six recessed lights of 50 watts be on a 15 amp breaker?
Should be fine if that is all that is on the breaker.
Can a 15 amp breaker hold 300 watts at 120 volts?
Yes, it can.
What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
If you have a 30 amp breaker how many watts can it use?
To answer this question a voltage must be given. Watts = Amps x Volts. <<>> Answer At 115 volts ac, 30 amps equals 3,450 watts.
How many watts will a 60 amp 2pole breaker handle?
Watts = Amps x Volts. 60 x 240 = 14400
How many amp breaker is needed for 4000 watts at 220 volts?
The equation that you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts / Volts.
How many watts can be on a 15amp breaker?
At 120 volts a 15 amp breaker can be loaded to 1800 watts before it will trip. If it is a continuous load then the electrical code states that it is only allowed to be loaded to 80%. This will be 1800 x .8 = 1440 watts. If the voltage is not 120 volts use the following equation Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps being the breaker size that is to be used.
If installing several base board heaters with various watts what is the max number of watts you can put on one 20 amp 240v breaker?
For safety reasons ( and the National Electric Code) never put more than 75% load on a breaker, so for you case, 20 amp breaker x 75% = 15 amps 15 amps x 240 volts = 3600 watts 3600 watts
Can you run a 1000 watts light bulb with a 20 amp breaker 120v?
Yes, considering you can do that on 15 amp breaker easy.Experience in construction field. The worst that will happen is that the breaker will trip off after a few minutes.In the formula W = A x V. W = 20 x 120 = 2400 watts. If you want you can operate two 1000 watt lamps from a 20 amp breaker operating on 120 volts.
If a 120 volt current is protected by a 25 amp circuit breaker What is the largest number of watts an appliance can safely use?
if its a single current its 120v X 25 amp = 3000 watts
How many watts will a 30 amp two pole breaker handle at 240 volts?
30X240=7200
