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Can you have two circuits off one breaker?
If you consider a tandem breaker as one breaker then the answer is yes. As for adding two separate circuits under one breaker terminal tab then the answer is no. Circuits are designed to have a specific amount of load to be applied to it. This circuit it designed to be connected to a single breaker. Adding two of these designed circuits to a single breaker will double the designed load and will probably cause nuisance tripping of the breaker. It is this scenario that tandem breakers were designed for, as smaller distribution panel become full, as new appliances and their circuits are added to the system.
In a home circuit are the neutral and ground bare wires always connected?
They are always connected, but at one and only one place, the service entrance. For instance, if you are adding a subpanel to an existing house, the subpanel will probably come with the ground bus and the neutral bus tied together with a special bonding screw. To be legal, you must remove this screw, isolating the neutral from ground. The house's main panel still has the bonding screw or jumper in place, and remains the only place the connection is made.
Can I add a circuit breaker wired in parrell to a current breaker to reduce the load on the breaker?
No, add new breaker,find a junction box and split the series, or add a box and split the load. You only need to do this if the breaker is tripping from overload. 12ga wire should have a 20amp breaker not a 15amp. If I understand your question,wired in parallel, this would be one hot connected to two breakers, first off two breakers is 220v not 120v , and 220v has two hot wires. Never connect two breakers together on one line.
What should you do if your 200A breaker panel box is full and you need to add a 240V 30A breaker?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.There is a device that you can pick up from a DIY store. Ask the clerk to show you their duplex breakers. The one that you should be looking for is a 15-30-30-15. This will allow you to remove two 15 amp existing breakers and install this new one. The two existing 15 amp circuit loads will be connected to the new 15 amp positions on the new breaker. Your required 30 amp load will be connected to the center position on the new breaker.It depends on what you mean by the breaker panel being full. It depends on the equipment involved and would require more detailed information about the existing electrical panel.If you don't know the answer, contact a licensed electrician.Take two breakers out of the box and add a high power 240 volt circuit. Run that to a subpanel, and add the breakers (including the two you took out) to the subpanel.Remember that the safety ground and the neutral must be kept completely separate in the subpanel.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What method would be used to separate iron fillings from sugar?
A magnet will cause the iron to adhere and separate. Or adding water will dissolve the sugar and the iron can be filtered out and then the water evaporated from the sugar.
How can I enhance my home's electrical system by adding a subpanel?
To enhance your home's electrical system by adding a subpanel, you can hire a licensed electrician to install the subpanel near your main electrical panel. This will provide additional circuits for new appliances or rooms, improving the overall capacity and efficiency of your electrical system.
How do I add new circuits to an 100 watt electrical box from the 1970'sIt has two open slots on the bottom and should I add a subpanel or upgrade the whole box I am disabled and have ltd resources?
It depends on what you are adding for a load. There is nothing wrong with what you have, but if you have more than two circuits to add, a subpanel is your answer if the loads are lighting or other small stuff. Pricewise and ease of installation equals a subpanel. If adding larger loads, an upgrade to 200 amps is necessary.
What do you do when your air conditioner trips the breaker when it kicks on?
Try adding a cercuit breaker right on the AC.
Can you have two circuits off one breaker?
If you consider a tandem breaker as one breaker then the answer is yes. As for adding two separate circuits under one breaker terminal tab then the answer is no. Circuits are designed to have a specific amount of load to be applied to it. This circuit it designed to be connected to a single breaker. Adding two of these designed circuits to a single breaker will double the designed load and will probably cause nuisance tripping of the breaker. It is this scenario that tandem breakers were designed for, as smaller distribution panel become full, as new appliances and their circuits are added to the system.
Can 60A service in an older home be upgraded by adding a newer subpanel or do you have to add a new panel with a bigger wire?
More than likely you'll have to get a new panel with larger wire. The power company may have to come in and upsize their wire to your house as well. And you'll have to get a larger meter can. Fun, isn't it? :)
In a home circuit are the neutral and ground bare wires always connected?
They are always connected, but at one and only one place, the service entrance. For instance, if you are adding a subpanel to an existing house, the subpanel will probably come with the ground bus and the neutral bus tied together with a special bonding screw. To be legal, you must remove this screw, isolating the neutral from ground. The house's main panel still has the bonding screw or jumper in place, and remains the only place the connection is made.
How do you separate copper steel and aluminum metals?
By adding water
Can you tax a service charge?
Establishments are adding tax to their service charges, is that legal?
Would adding electrical current to water separate the hydrogen from the oxygen?
Yes.
How do you install a 50 amp service for a camper?
Hi, I have the same question myself. I spoke to a electrician today he suggested I go with a new* 50 amp service in my camper do away with the old 30 Amp service all together off the new 50 amp service run 30 amp side of the breaker to my airconditioner or my stackable 220 washer/dryer combo and put couple other 15-20 amp breakers in my box for my lighting he suggested that way it also allows play for adding or modifying my breaker box as my needs change its always better to have more than not enough he quoted.... hope this helps a little
Can I add a circuit breaker wired in parrell to a current breaker to reduce the load on the breaker?
No, add new breaker,find a junction box and split the series, or add a box and split the load. You only need to do this if the breaker is tripping from overload. 12ga wire should have a 20amp breaker not a 15amp. If I understand your question,wired in parallel, this would be one hot connected to two breakers, first off two breakers is 220v not 120v , and 220v has two hot wires. Never connect two breakers together on one line.
What should you do if your 200A breaker panel box is full and you need to add a 240V 30A breaker?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.There is a device that you can pick up from a DIY store. Ask the clerk to show you their duplex breakers. The one that you should be looking for is a 15-30-30-15. This will allow you to remove two 15 amp existing breakers and install this new one. The two existing 15 amp circuit loads will be connected to the new 15 amp positions on the new breaker. Your required 30 amp load will be connected to the center position on the new breaker.It depends on what you mean by the breaker panel being full. It depends on the equipment involved and would require more detailed information about the existing electrical panel.If you don't know the answer, contact a licensed electrician.Take two breakers out of the box and add a high power 240 volt circuit. Run that to a subpanel, and add the breakers (including the two you took out) to the subpanel.Remember that the safety ground and the neutral must be kept completely separate in the subpanel.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
