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Electricty runs in a loop from neg to pos (in DC). From your question, it appears you're talking about AC. If it is single-phase, it still runs in a loop, so it *SEEMS* from your description that it would not be additive.
Best to draw a diagram of what you're measuring when you say "measured amps on both legs" and resubmit the question before I give you a 100% answer.
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What is the difference between amps and volt-amps?
Amps (A) measure electrical current flow, while volt-amps (VA) measure apparent power in an electrical circuit, which is the combination of both real power (measured in watts) and reactive power. Essentially, amps refer to current, while volt-amps refer to total power.
How many volts is 2 amps?
While Amps and Volts are both units of electrity, they are quite independant. Total electrical energy is measured in "watts". Amps * Volts = Watts. You can get 100 Watts with 10 Volts @ 10 Amps. You can get 100 Watts with 100 Volts @ 1 Amp. You can get 100 Watts with 1,000 Volts at 0.1 Amp. It's like asking, "How do you get water flow of 20 gallons per minute?" You COULD have a 3 ft diameter pipe with very low pressure, or you COULD have a 1/2 inch pipe with very HIGH pressure. Both could give you the desired 20 gallons per minute.
What does single pole and double pole mean on a twenty four vault circuit?
Single pole refers to a circuit breaker that interrupts the current flow of one hot wire, while double pole interrupts the current flow of two hot wires simultaneously. In a 240-volt circuit, a double-pole breaker is used to control both the hot wires, providing higher safety protection as both sides of the circuit are disconnected.
What is amp rating for 8 to 14 gauge aluminum wiring?
There is no rating for #14 wire in the electrical code book. This is because #12 aluminium wire is rated at 20 amps and that is the minimum of home wiring circuit wiring in aluminium. It is not, if at all, used anymore. #10 at 75 or 90 degree C is rated both at 30 amps. #8 at 75 or 90 degree C is rated both at 45 amps.
How much power is consumed by a 120voltage parallel circuit that contains a 100 ohm's load and an 80 ohm's load and draws 2.7 amp's what is the wattage?
A 120 v circuit would supply 120 v to both resistors if they are in parallel, which is 120/100 amps into a 100 ohm load, and 120/80 amps into am 80 ohms load, which totals up to 2.7 amps, so the total power is 120x2.7 watts or 324 watts.
What is the difference between amps and volt-amps?
Amps (A) measure electrical current flow, while volt-amps (VA) measure apparent power in an electrical circuit, which is the combination of both real power (measured in watts) and reactive power. Essentially, amps refer to current, while volt-amps refer to total power.
How is a parallel circuit the same as a series circuit?
In both cases, the power dissipated is measured by multiplying the voltage across the circuit by the current through the circuit.
Is a series circuit the same as a parallel circuit?
In both cases, the power dissipated is measured by multiplying the voltage across the circuit by the current through the circuit.
When using air conditioning is the cost of power the same on a 115 volt circuit using 9 amps same as 230 volt circuit using 4.5 amps?
Yes. Power in both cases is 1.035 KW. Your meter shouldn't know the difference.
If two electrical loads are connected in parallel with each other and each load draws 6 amps what is the total current of the circuit?
The total current in the circuit would be 12 amps. When electrical loads are connected in parallel, the currents add up. So if each load draws 6 amps, the total current would be the sum of both loads, which is 6 + 6 = 12 amps.
Are volts or amps more dangerous?
Both volts and amps can be dangerous, but in general, it is the current (measured in amps) that poses a greater risk of injury or death. High voltage can cause electric shock, but it is the amount of current flowing through the body that determines the severity of the injury.
How many volts is 2 amps?
While Amps and Volts are both units of electrity, they are quite independant. Total electrical energy is measured in "watts". Amps * Volts = Watts. You can get 100 Watts with 10 Volts @ 10 Amps. You can get 100 Watts with 100 Volts @ 1 Amp. You can get 100 Watts with 1,000 Volts at 0.1 Amp. It's like asking, "How do you get water flow of 20 gallons per minute?" You COULD have a 3 ft diameter pipe with very low pressure, or you COULD have a 1/2 inch pipe with very HIGH pressure. Both could give you the desired 20 gallons per minute.
What does single pole and double pole mean on a twenty four vault circuit?
Single pole refers to a circuit breaker that interrupts the current flow of one hot wire, while double pole interrupts the current flow of two hot wires simultaneously. In a 240-volt circuit, a double-pole breaker is used to control both the hot wires, providing higher safety protection as both sides of the circuit are disconnected.
Why do you only need one ammeter in a circuit?
An ammeter is a amp meter put into a circuit in series. There is virtually no voltage drop or resistance in an ammeter so two in series would be redundant. If you have one in a circuit it will tell you the amps that circuit is generating, two would both give virtually the same result.
What is amp rating for 8 to 14 gauge aluminum wiring?
There is no rating for #14 wire in the electrical code book. This is because #12 aluminium wire is rated at 20 amps and that is the minimum of home wiring circuit wiring in aluminium. It is not, if at all, used anymore. #10 at 75 or 90 degree C is rated both at 30 amps. #8 at 75 or 90 degree C is rated both at 45 amps.
Why does a short circuit drain a battery?
You have to remember ohms law Voltage = amp * resistance. Using some basic algebra you can rewrite the equation as amps = voltage / resistance. Since a short circuit has relatively 0 ohms of resistance, this increases both the amps and resistance which uses more battery capacity,power, and creates more heat.
Is it possible to operate two 1300 W hairdryers on a 120 V circuit without blowing a fuse?
1300 watts on a 120 volt circuit is 10.8 amps. Since most circuits are built with 15 or 20 amp breakers, no. Rdrsh is correct. If both outlets you plan on using are on the same circuit and you have nothing else on, you might be able to run both at the same time for a short period of time if it is a 20 amp circuit. If it is a 15 amp circuit, no way will it work. However if you have a couple of 100 watt lights on then you will have a total of over 20 amps draw and it will trip the breaker. You need to have these of separate circuits.
