Answer for UK, Europe and countries running a 50 Hz supply service.
It is acceptable to connect two 15-amp breakers to a 30-amp supply. It woud also be acceptable in some applications to connect three 15-amp breakers if it were known that the total current would not exceed 30 amps. For example in many UK properties there is a 60-amp supply, and connected to this there are two 30-amp supplies for the ring-circuit and the cooker, plus also a 10-amp lighting supply.
Yes. An everyday occurrence of this circuitry is in your kitchen counter split receptacles. The top half of the receptacle is a 15 amp circuit and from the same breaker the bottom half of the receptacle is another 15 amp circuit. A two pole single handle breaker is a common trip. If one of the circuits fed from the breaker faults the other connected circuit will shut off also. If you are talking about slot position in a breaker panel, you can remove the two pole breaker and install two single pole breakers.
No, a 100 amp breaker box will not be sufficient for that configuration. The total amperage of the breakers exceeds the capacity of the main breaker. You would need a larger breaker box with a higher amperage rating to accommodate those breakers.
Yes.Additional InformationBreakers and fuses protect the wires to prevent fire. The 100 Amp breaker in the meter base (main) protects the wire from the meter base to the breaker panel. The 50 Amp breaker in the breaker panel protects the wire from the breaker panel to the outlet. Sometimes the 100 amp main breaker is located in the panel.If you are asking "Can you use two 50 amp breakers for the main breakers with a 100 amp service, then yes you can. The National Electrical Code allows you to use up to 6 breakers as the main overcurrent protection.
No, you cannot interchange a 250v 15 amp breaker with a 115v 15 amp breaker. Breakers are voltage-specific devices, and using the wrong voltage breaker can be a safety hazard and can damage your electrical system. It is essential to use the correct voltage and amperage ratings for your electrical circuit.
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Remove the two twenty amp breakers from the regular size slot and install two mini amp breakers. A mini amp breaker has two breakers per regular size slot.
Yes. An everyday occurrence of this circuitry is in your kitchen counter split receptacles. The top half of the receptacle is a 15 amp circuit and from the same breaker the bottom half of the receptacle is another 15 amp circuit. A two pole single handle breaker is a common trip. If one of the circuits fed from the breaker faults the other connected circuit will shut off also. If you are talking about slot position in a breaker panel, you can remove the two pole breaker and install two single pole breakers.
No, a 100 amp breaker box will not be sufficient for that configuration. The total amperage of the breakers exceeds the capacity of the main breaker. You would need a larger breaker box with a higher amperage rating to accommodate those breakers.
Yes.Additional InformationBreakers and fuses protect the wires to prevent fire. The 100 Amp breaker in the meter base (main) protects the wire from the meter base to the breaker panel. The 50 Amp breaker in the breaker panel protects the wire from the breaker panel to the outlet. Sometimes the 100 amp main breaker is located in the panel.If you are asking "Can you use two 50 amp breakers for the main breakers with a 100 amp service, then yes you can. The National Electrical Code allows you to use up to 6 breakers as the main overcurrent protection.
Two single-pole 30 amp breakers tied together make a two-pole 30 amp breaker. From this you can power a device that requires 220-240 volts, typically.
No, you cannot interchange a 250v 15 amp breaker with a 115v 15 amp breaker. Breakers are voltage-specific devices, and using the wrong voltage breaker can be a safety hazard and can damage your electrical system. It is essential to use the correct voltage and amperage ratings for your electrical circuit.
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No, if you have a Square D distribution panel only Square D breakers will fit in it.
You can swap a single breaker for two mini breakers or you can add a sub-panel. If you only need a couple of extra circuits then just add mini-breakers.
No, this is stated very clearly in the electrical code. Only one branch circuit is to be allowed connected to each individual circuit breaker no matter what the amperage is. If a new branch circuit is installed and there are no spare breakers then most distribution panels have the ability to let tandem breaker be installed in it. Tandem breakers have two terminals and two handles and have the ability to fit into a single slot in the distribution panel.
The smallest size in breaker panels is 30 amps and the smallest breakers that can be installed into a 30 amp panel are15 amps. If more info is needed go to the discussion page tab and explain what you are trying to do.
No. If your AC is currently running on a 30 amp 2 pole breaker, then it is a 220 volt unit. You cannot substitute one 60 amp single pole breaker as you'll only be supplying 110 volts and the AC unit won't work. In fact you could damage it.