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Yes, the amp rating is a measurement of the highest amp load it should carry. So a 15 amp appliance will work on a 20 amp socket but you wouldn't want to use a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp socket.
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, you can use a 15 amp appliance on a 20 amp socket. The appliance will only draw the amount of current it needs, so there should be no issue with using it on a higher amp socket. Just make sure the voltage matches.
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∙ 13y agoShort answer, Yes.
However, pulling that much from a circuit may cause problems if there are other appliances plugged into the circuit. It may cause annoying circuit breaker tripping if the 10 amp appliance is on the circuit with stuff that may intermittently draw a relatively high current.
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∙ 15y agoYes you can always use a heavier cable for example using a 20 amp cable to power a 15 amp appliance but you can't go the other way. You can't use a 5 amp cable to power a 10 amp appliance.
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∙ 11y agoNo, the circuit protection would trip. You can plug a 10 amp device into a 15 amp outlet.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
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Can you have a 15 amp appliance on a 32 amp supply?
Yes, you can have a 15 amp appliance connected to a 32 amp power supply. The appliance will only draw the current it needs, in this case 15 amps, so it will not overload the 32 amp supply.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit. The outlets are designed to be compatible with different amperages. Just ensure that the wiring is correctly sized for a 20 amp circuit to avoid any safety issues.
Can plug a 19 AMP appliance in a 15 AMP Outlet?
No, it is not safe to plug a 19 AMP appliance into a 15 AMP outlet. The outlet may not be able to handle the higher load and could potentially cause overheating or even a fire hazard. It is important to match the amperage of the appliance with the outlet for safety reasons.
What fuse do you use for a fridge?
It is recommended to use a slow-blow fuse with the appropriate amperage rating specified by the manufacturer of the fridge. Make sure to consult the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for the correct fuse specifications to avoid damaging the appliance.
What amp circuit breaker should be used for a 120v 2.5 amp appliance?
If the appliance is just to be plugged into a circuit with multiple outlets then you just need to make sure that the sum of currents for all devices on the circuit are less than the rated current. A rule of thumb is total current should be no greater than 80% of the rated current. So you might have a 20 A breaker and several 2.5 A appliances on this circuit. If you have a dedicated circuit for the appliance you would only need to size the breaker for the maximum current being drawn by the appliance. If the appliance contained a motor then there might be a start-up current that might be as high as 15 amps so you would likely go to a 20 amp breaker for a safety margin. As a practical matter a dedicated circuit for an appliance in the 2.5 amp range should have a 15 amp breaker. I always install a 20 amp breaker just for added margin and possible future applications.
Can you use32amp circuit for a 15amp appliance?
If it is a 32-amp circuit you can use any appliance that takes less than 32 amps. That includes a 15-amp appliance. All appliances fed from that circuit must use 32 amps or less in total.
Can you have a 15 amp appliance on a 32 amp supply?
Yes, you can have a 15 amp appliance connected to a 32 amp power supply. The appliance will only draw the current it needs, in this case 15 amps, so it will not overload the 32 amp supply.
Is it safe to plug in a 15A dimmer pack into a standard 13A socket?
No it is not safe because it may be possible that the load 15 A may take grater than 15 amp and your socket and wiring may burn or damage.so i will say that use 20 amp socket it will safe for your device and also for your wiring connection.
Can you use a 15 amp 110 outlet on a 20 amp circuit as I am replacing my old outlets with new duplex ones and realized that three of my Kitchen outlets are on one 20 amp breaker?
Yes, you can use a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit. The outlets are designed to be compatible with different amperages. Just ensure that the wiring is correctly sized for a 20 amp circuit to avoid any safety issues.
Can I replace a 16 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse?
No, as soon as you turn on the appliance the wire inside the fuse will melt as there will be too muck current flowing through it
Will a 30 volt 1.0A ac adapter burn out a 15 volt 1100mA appliance?
The answer to this question is yes. The 30 volt adapter will supply twice the voltage required by the 15 amp appliance. The other thing is that 1 amp is equal to 1000 mA. Even if the voltages were the same, the output current of 1000 mA when 1100 mA is needed, is not enough to supply the appliance.
Why does a 15 amp breaker trip while a small appliance is on?
The total amps on the circuit exceeds 15 amps. It is possible your appliance is drawing more than 15 amps, but more likely that there are other things on the circuit causing the total current to be exceeded.
What amp circuit breaker should be used for a 120v 2.5 amp appliance?
If the appliance is just to be plugged into a circuit with multiple outlets then you just need to make sure that the sum of currents for all devices on the circuit are less than the rated current. A rule of thumb is total current should be no greater than 80% of the rated current. So you might have a 20 A breaker and several 2.5 A appliances on this circuit. If you have a dedicated circuit for the appliance you would only need to size the breaker for the maximum current being drawn by the appliance. If the appliance contained a motor then there might be a start-up current that might be as high as 15 amps so you would likely go to a 20 amp breaker for a safety margin. As a practical matter a dedicated circuit for an appliance in the 2.5 amp range should have a 15 amp breaker. I always install a 20 amp breaker just for added margin and possible future applications.
What fuse do you use for a fridge?
It is recommended to use a slow-blow fuse with the appropriate amperage rating specified by the manufacturer of the fridge. Make sure to consult the owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for the correct fuse specifications to avoid damaging the appliance.
Can you put a 15 amp cord end on a 12 amp appliance?
Yes, Silver screw to the white wire or wire with the rib. Brass screw to the black wire or wire that has no rib. Green wire to green screw.
How do you wire a 15 amp circuit?
Use a 15 amp breaker and 14 AWG wire and all switches and outlets rated at 15 amps or greater.
Can you wire a 15 Amp receptacle or socket outlet for a 15 Amp plug on a 30 Amp circuit And would this not work if you protected the receptical with a GFI plug?
No, it would not be safe. DON'T DO THIS! If anything went wrong with an appliance plugged into that 15 Amp socket outlet there would be a serious risk of starting a house fire or someone could get electrocuted. The reason is that the breakers on 30 Amp circuits would not cut the power off if an accident happened or something went badly wrong inside an appliance that takes less than half that 30 Amp current. The current draw would be even less if it was a table lamp or something equally small. As you asked this question here you may not really know how to handle household AC power circuits safely, so be sensible: call a licensed electrician to install the correct circuit breaker and the right size of wiring to power any new 15 Amp socket outlets you need in your house, so that you and your family can use them safely.ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL WIRING SAFETY OFFICE BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO CHANGE ANYTHING- ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANEL, BREAKERS, CABLES OR OUTLETS -ON ANY ELECTRICAL POWER CIRCUITSIF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
