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When installing a circuit breaker do you size the breaker to correct wire size or the device its controlling?
The wire!! The breaker is there to protect the wiring not the device plugged into the circuit.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
What is the smallest size circuit breaker found in the normal home?
In North America the smallest size breaker in a distribution panel is a 15 amp breaker.
Which circuit breaker to use for the plugs and geysers?
The size of circuit breaker you use for the plugs and geysers depends on the size of the house. Circuit breakers play an important role in homes in keeping electricity supplied.
What size wire and breaker you need for metal halide 400w bulb?
The size of wire and breaker sizing are based on the current of the circuit. To answer this question a voltage must be stated or look on the ballast for the amperage and add that to the question.
What size breaker for frig?
For a standard size refrigerator, a dedicated 15 amp circuit is used.
When installing a circuit breaker do you size the breaker to correct wire size or the device its controlling?
The wire!! The breaker is there to protect the wiring not the device plugged into the circuit.
Do you need a disconnect for feeding a detatched garage?
Yes you do. The detached garage will either be fed with a single circuit or a sub panel. The wire feeding the garage will need to be protected and that is the purpose of the breaker (disconnect). The breaker size will be determined by the size of the wire that is used on this circuit.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a home entertainment system?
You use the correct size breaker depending on the size wire in the circuit. If the circuit is wired with AWG #12 wire use a 20 amp breaker. If it is wired with AWG #14 wire then use a 15 amp breaker.
How are Branch circuit protected?
Branch circuits are protected by the circuit breaker found in the electrical panel. Each circuit should have its one breaker. The breaker should be rated to protect the insulation of the wire, so you can determine the breaker size based on the circuit conductor size Example #14-2 should be protected by a 15 amp breaker
What is the smallest size circuit breaker found in the normal home?
In North America the smallest size breaker in a distribution panel is a 15 amp breaker.
Which circuit breaker to use for the plugs and geysers?
The size of circuit breaker you use for the plugs and geysers depends on the size of the house. Circuit breakers play an important role in homes in keeping electricity supplied.
Can you have more than one conductor in a circuit breaker?
No. Each conductor requires its own circuit breaker. Be sure to match the size of the breaker to the size of the wire. Ex.: 15 amp breaker for #14 gauge wire/ 20 amp breaker for #12 hauge wire.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for 110 outlet?
The size breaker you use is determined by the size wire used in the circuit. If you use AWG #12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. If you use AWG # 14/2 then use a 15 amp breaker.
What size amp circuit breaker should be used for a geyser and why?
Depends on how many amps it pulls and the size of the wire in the circuit.
What size wire and breaker do you need for a 200 amp continuous duty circuit?
AWG 2/0 copper wire.
What is the standard to select circuit breaker?
Add up your amps to calculate your breaker size. Add up your loads (amps), divide by 0.8, and choose that size breaker. If that number does not correspond to a standard size breaker you go to the next higher standard size breaker.
