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For a 15 amp breaker - suppose I have 8 or 12 outlets - what if on one outlet I use iron box which draws 1500 watts 12.5 amps and on another outlet a floor heater?
If there is any additional load on the outlets greater than 2.5 amps the breaker will trip. Loads of 1500 watts should be on a dedicated breaker. If the total load exceeds 15 amps the breaker will operate. However many of the outlets might supply only lights, TVs or nothing at all, so in those conditions it's OK.
What's a double breaker 20 amps and 30 amps?
A double breaker is a breaker that has 2 switches on it. One of the switches is 20 amps and the other is 30 amps.
How many 75 watt bulbs can be placed on track lighting with 20 amp breaker?
Theoretically a 75 watt bulb at 120 volts draws .625 amps. You would add the individual currents to determine maximum amperage. That would be 32 bulbs. However, you would then be right on the edge and breaker would likely trip often. You should de-rate to 80% of the breaker rating or 16 amps in this case. That would be 25 bulbs. You should also check to see if there is a maximum amperage or wattage rating on the track. Twenty Five bulbs will create quite a heat source.
How many amps needed for a 3000 watt 240 volt base board heater?
A 400 watt heater can safely be used on a 15 amp circuit. The size breaker needed for a circuit is determined by the size of the wiring in that circuit. AWG #14 wire requires a 15 amp breaker. AWG # 12 wire requires a 20 amp breaker.
What home appliance draws the most amps?
A clothes dryer typically draws the most amps among common home appliances, with an average of around 20 amps.
How many televisions can be run off of a 15 amp breaker?
It depends on how many amps each TV draws. The continuous load should be 80% of teh breaker or 12 amps. If an average TV draws 2.5 amps that would be 4 TVs. Look for a rating plate on TV and just add the currents up.
If a breaker is rated for 30 amps and is 2 poles is it ok to put an appliance that draws 50 amps?
The number that is on a breaker is the amount of amperage that the breaker can deliver before it trips. This is the same regardless of how many poles the breaker is.
The Function Of A Twenty Amp Breaker?
It limits the current to the circuit at 20 Amps. If a load on the circuit draws more than 20 Amps the breaker will trip and interrupt the current to all devices on the circuit.
What is the difference between full load amps and running load amps?
Full load amps is the maximum rated amps that the motor should draw according to its nameplate rating. Running load amps is the actual amperage the motor is drawing at that point in time when the test is taken. Some motor loads vary depending on if the load is cyclic. The reading on this type of motor would be from no load amps to full load amps.
What size breaker should you use for a unit that draws 75 amps?
Depending upon what type of "unit", you would want at least an 85-amp breaker, and the next standard size would be 90 amps. You might use an 80, depending upon the duty cycle of the unit, but the 90 will be required for constant use.
For a 15 amp breaker - suppose I have 8 or 12 outlets - what if on one outlet I use iron box which draws 1500 watts 12.5 amps and on another outlet a floor heater?
If there is any additional load on the outlets greater than 2.5 amps the breaker will trip. Loads of 1500 watts should be on a dedicated breaker. If the total load exceeds 15 amps the breaker will operate. However many of the outlets might supply only lights, TVs or nothing at all, so in those conditions it's OK.
What's a double breaker 20 amps and 30 amps?
A double breaker is a breaker that has 2 switches on it. One of the switches is 20 amps and the other is 30 amps.
How many 75 watt bulbs can be placed on track lighting with 20 amp breaker?
Theoretically a 75 watt bulb at 120 volts draws .625 amps. You would add the individual currents to determine maximum amperage. That would be 32 bulbs. However, you would then be right on the edge and breaker would likely trip often. You should de-rate to 80% of the breaker rating or 16 amps in this case. That would be 25 bulbs. You should also check to see if there is a maximum amperage or wattage rating on the track. Twenty Five bulbs will create quite a heat source.
What size circut breaker for 10-2 wire?
A #10 wire has the capacity for 30 amps. No breaker larger than 30 amps should be used to protect the circuit.
How many amps needed for a 3000 watt 240 volt base board heater?
A 400 watt heater can safely be used on a 15 amp circuit. The size breaker needed for a circuit is determined by the size of the wiring in that circuit. AWG #14 wire requires a 15 amp breaker. AWG # 12 wire requires a 20 amp breaker.
If you have a 125 amp breaker box on the pole with a 125 amp breaker going to your house and you get a hot tub that needs a 60 amp GFI breaker would that overload the box?
It depends on what else you are running in the house. Add up your amperage to see if it is more than the 125amp rating. Which should be below 105 amps constant to keep from overheating the main breaker. If you are not running a big central ac system or a electric oven and water heater you should have no problem running the hot tub.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker if the load requires a continuous current of 25 amps?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker should be at least 30 amps to accommodate the continuous current of 25 amps required by the load.
