The instantaneous trip setting for a 100 amp breaker should be set around 500-1000 amps to allow for momentary inrush currents without tripping the breaker. It's important to refer to the manufacturer's specifications for the specific breaker model to determine the appropriate setting.
No, a double pole 50 amp breaker protects a 240 volt supply at 50 amps. The number that is on the handle of the breaker is the amperage that the breaker will trip at if an overload occurs on the circuit.
The time of opening the breaker depends on the following: 1-The signaling time 2-The relay operating time 3-Trip time 4-The time of breaker to open ,it is about 100 ms
If you will notice, your individual breakers add up to much more than 100amps. So it is entirely possible not to trip an individual breaker but still draw more than 100amps, which would cause the main to trip. If you haven't had this problem in the past, I wouldn't worry about it unless it happens again. If it does, you need to upgrade your service to more amps. It is entirely possible your main breaker has malfunctioned but that is not easy to test. If it is replaceable, and if you have further problems, you can consider replacing the main breaker to see if that fixes the problem. That is much less expensive than upgrading the service.
You can typically determine the amperage of an electrical panel by looking at the main breaker. A 100 amp panel will have a main breaker rated at 100 amps, while a 200 amp panel will have a main breaker rated at 200 amps. Additionally, the size and number of circuit breaker slots can also be indicators of the amperage rating.
That's pushing it but it can work. It depends if you have central A/C, electric range, water heater, etc. Those are your amp suckers. You'll need to be mindful when operating the hot tub; not running the dryer, oven, or other large appliances.
probally about 100 dollars
No, a double pole 50 amp breaker protects a 240 volt supply at 50 amps. The number that is on the handle of the breaker is the amperage that the breaker will trip at if an overload occurs on the circuit.
For a 100 amp breaker, a wire size of 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge) should be used to ensure proper electrical safety and performance.
Yes. Many installations have breaker totals higher that the main breaker of the panel. It is worked on a percentage basis. Not all of the breakers will be on at the same time. In a home, on a 100 amp panel the average load is 50 - 60 amps. The 100 amp main breaker is protecting the 100 amp rated panel board. If the load current goes higher that the panel board is rated at, the main breaker will trip to protect the board.
The maximum amperage capacity of the main breaker in a 100 amp sub panel with a main breaker is 100 amps.
A 15 Amp breaker should trip when concurrently you connect to it a 15 Ohm toaster (8A), a 0.2 HP motor (2A), three 100W incandescent lamps (2.05A), and a 600 Watt iron (5A).
A 100-A sub-panel would be fed from a 100-A breaker.
The maximum amperage capacity of a 100 amp Pushmatic breaker is 100 amps.
The maximum current capacity of a 100 amp circuit breaker is 100 amps.
Of course it can.If you live 10 miles from your job, and you hit 100 miles per hour on the way to the office,but stop for coffee for an hour during the trip, I guarantee your average speed is less than100 mph.
The time of opening the breaker depends on the following: 1-The signaling time 2-The relay operating time 3-Trip time 4-The time of breaker to open ,it is about 100 ms
The maximum amperage capacity of a 100 amp main breaker in an electrical panel is 100 amps.