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JordanIt is not recommended to straight wire a sump pump to the breaker box without a dedicated circuit and proper wiring. This can cause safety hazards such as overheating, electrical fires, and damage to the pump. It is always best to consult a licensed electrician for proper installation.
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What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a sump pump?
Can I install a 10 amp Wayne 3/4 HP sump pump on an existing dedicated 15 amp circuit with 14 ga wiring? I just installed a Wayne 1/2 hp (replacing a failed 1/3 HP) and think I might need more as my discharge run is 125 feet even though the lift is only 2 ft... all underground This question has been moved to the discuss question page, leave it up for a week.
What size in amperage circuit breaker should be used for a pool pump?
The size of the circuit breaker for a pool pump should be determined by the pump's current draw. The breaker should be sized to accommodate the pump's full load amperage with a 125% safety margin. Most pool pumps typically require a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker.
What size breaker do you need for a well pump?
A breaker is based on the amperage that is drawn by the pump motor load. Find the full load amperage of the motor. The wire fed from the breaker has to be rated at 125% of the motors full load amperage. The breaker for motors have to be over sized, usually 250% of the motors full load amps.
Is the wire running to a 20amp breaker different from a wire running to a15amp breaker?
Yes, a 20 amp breaker requires AWG # 12 copper wire. A 15 amp breaker requires AWG # 14 copper wire.
When installing a circuit breaker do you size the breaker to correct wire size or the device its controlling?
When installing a circuit breaker, you size the breaker based on the wire size. The breaker should be matched to the ampacity of the wire to ensure proper protection against overloads and short circuits. The device being controlled by the breaker is not a determining factor in sizing the breaker.
