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To determine the appropriate amp breaker for a 3700-watt element, you can use the formula: Amps = Watts / Volts. Assuming a standard voltage of 240 volts, the calculation would be 3700 watts / 240 volts = approximately 15.4 amps. It is advisable to use a 20-amp breaker for safety and to accommodate any inrush current, ensuring the breaker can handle the load without tripping.
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How many watts on a 40 amp circuit breaker?
about 4800 watt but should not use it 100% so to be safe 4000 watt (80%)
Can you run a 3200 watt oven on a 20 amp breaker?
a 220 volt, 3200 watt oven will draw under 15 amps, so yes a 2o amp breaker will work.
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.
What amp breaker for a 220 volt 8000 watt sauna?
A sauna heating element is a resistive load. The equation that you are looking for is Amps = Watts/Volts = 8000/220 = 36 amps. A #8 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 55 amps. This will be fed with 40 amp two pole breaker.
Can you upgrade a 15 Amps circuit breaker for a 40 Amp for a 8.5 Watt shower?
Not unless you change the wiring for that circuit. The breaker protects the wiring and if you install a 40 amp breaker on a 15 amp wire circuit you will have a fire in your home.
