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JudyShort 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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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.
