The equation for amperage is I = W/E, Amps = Watts/Volts. The amperage for the furnace would be, Amps = 15000/240 = 62.5 amps. So to answer the question, yes a 100 amp breaker with a #4 copper conductor will be sufficient to operate a 15 kW furnace. A 70 amp breaker will work but it is cutting the edge a bit too fine as you don't need the furnace to trip off during the winter months (northern hemisphere) if you are away from your home for an extended period of time.
The amperage capacity of the main bus bars and the connection of the main breaker to the bus bars.
No. Power to all the circuit breakers will be cut off except for the Main power breaker. The Main power breaker (which supplies power to all other breakers and will say 100, or whatever your max breaker box power is, on it )will have power going to it all the time, unless power is turned off outside the house.
You can reduce the breaker size because that limits the current that can reach the main panel. There is no safety issue other than the significant danger in an unskilled person changing out a main breaker.
For a 100 Amp breaker panel it would be 2 AWG. For 150 Amps it would require 2/0 (2 ought) aluminum wire.
Breaker boxes do not have fuses associated with them unless the main disconnect is independent from the breaker box. If that is the case both fuses have to be the same in the main disconnect that protects the breaker box.
You can determine the size of your main breaker box by looking at the number of circuits it can handle. A typical residential main breaker box is usually 100 amps, 150 amps, or 200 amps. You can also check the label on your breaker box or consult with an electrician for assistance.
Yes, a blown fuse can cause your furnace to not turn on. Check the breaker box and see if any of them have tripped.
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The amperage capacity of the main bus bars and the connection of the main breaker to the bus bars.
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Its not recommended because your new main breaker will allow up to 100 amps and your old wire can only safely handle 60amps. If you put a 60amp main breaker in the new box, that would be acceptable. No, it is perfectly safe. Because the box is overrated, there is no problem. If the box is the main panel, and not a subpanel, install a 60A main breaker so you cannot overload your service. If it is a subpanel this 60A breaker should be in the main panel.
You can typically determine the amperage of an electrical panel by looking at the main breaker. A 100 amp panel will have a main breaker rated at 100 amps, while a 200 amp panel will have a main breaker rated at 200 amps. Additionally, the size and number of circuit breaker slots can also be indicators of the amperage rating.
To replace breakers in an electrical box it is extremely important the replace the breaker with the same wattage. Do not replace a 100 breaker with a 20 breaker is can cause damage.
I'm not sure why your furnace would shut off after a power outage but first check your breaker in the breaker box to make sure it is in the on position. If this is not the problem remove the cover on furnace and look for a red reset button on the pump. Press this button and hold for a second or two and you furnace should restart. If however it shuts down again you have other problems and will need a furnace repairman.
To determine the amps of a breaker box, look at the main breaker or label inside the panel. The number on the main breaker indicates the maximum amperage that the breaker box can handle. Make sure not to exceed this amperage to prevent electrical hazards.
Yes, adding a 60-amp GFI breaker for a hot tub to a 100-amp breaker box with other circuits could potentially overload the system. The total ampacity of all connected circuits should not exceed the rating of the main breaker. It's recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to assess your setup and ensure it can handle the additional load safely.
It's in the basement. Turn on the light switch behind the dryer, walk past the furnace, stay to the left of the water heater, and you'll eventually see the breaker box on the wall in front of you. For heaven's sake, do be careful.