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Would you use a 6 or 8 size cable for an electric range and will that size wire fit in a new 50 amp double pole GE breaker or would a sub panel have to be added for that size wire?
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== == === === Gauge #6 wires are best for this application. The breaker and wire should fit in your main panel unless it is already overloaded. Get advice from an electrician. ----- See Discussion for additional information <><><> 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,
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always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
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Where is the double 30 amp breaker in an electric dryer?
The double 30 amp breaker for an electric dryer is typically located in the electrical panel or circuit breaker box of the house. It is used to provide the necessary power for the dryer to operate safely and efficiently. If you are unsure where it is located, it is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician for assistance.
Can you have two circuits off one breaker?
No, a breaker is designed to handle the load of only one circuit. Connecting two circuits to one breaker can overload the circuit and potentially lead to electrical hazards such as overheating, tripping the breaker, or causing a fire. Each circuit must have its own dedicated breaker.
Is it safe to have 200 plus amps in breakers inside than 90 amps on the main service breaker outside?
I am assuming by your description that the panel is protected by a 90 amp breaker and the breakers in the panel when added up is 200. This is okay as long as your 90 amp breaker trips on a regular basis. It is typical for the breakers to add up to more than the main breaker under the assumption that you would rarely be running each circuit at its maximum capacity.
How many amps doe it take to trip a 20 amp breaker?
A 20 amp breaker will trip if the current exceeds 20 amps for an extended period of time. It is designed to protect the circuit from overheating and causing a fire hazard. So, it would take more than 20 amps to trip a 20 amp breaker.
What happens to the electric field around a single charge when another chrage is added to the system?
When another charge is added to the system, the electric field due to the first charge will be affected. The electric field will combine or interfere with the new charge's field, resulting in a new overall electric field in the region. The strength and direction of the electric field at a point will be determined by the superposition of the fields due to each individual charge.
Where is the double 30 amp breaker in an electric dryer?
The double 30 amp breaker for an electric dryer is typically located in the electrical panel or circuit breaker box of the house. It is used to provide the necessary power for the dryer to operate safely and efficiently. If you are unsure where it is located, it is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician for assistance.
What breaker for 17.3 amps?
I would suggest a 20 amp breaker. * Added - I would suggest a 25 amp breaker. A slight surge, depending upon what equipment is the source of the 17.3 amp load, should not result in circuit breaker opening. <<>> In North America, the electrical code only allows circuit loading up to 80% on a continuous load. A 20 amp breaker can be legally loaded to 16 amps. A 25 amp breaker can be legally loaded to 20 amps.
How do you add wires in your house?
First you need top check to see if you have space in your circuit box. If so a new breaker can be added and wires ran from that new circuit to any new location where additional electric is needed.
Can you have two circuits off one breaker?
No, a breaker is designed to handle the load of only one circuit. Connecting two circuits to one breaker can overload the circuit and potentially lead to electrical hazards such as overheating, tripping the breaker, or causing a fire. Each circuit must have its own dedicated breaker.
What would cause a sudden increase in electrical usage in a home with no added electric devices?
Water heater. anything frost free, a bad thermstat if you have electric heat one possible thing to check is the service wire connection coming into the house at the meter base, corrosion on the contact lugs can cause excessive resistance/power usage.
Why would the breaker kick off when adding a run of lights with a switch at the end of the lights?
I really need more detailed information to answer your question. How many lights were added and what wattage bulbs are being used? For a 15-amp breaker, the maximum wattage it would handle would be around 1650 watts. This would be about 16 100-watt bulbs. Does your breaker trip immediately when you turn the light switch on? If you have an ohmmeter you can check the tripped breaker. Put one lead on the black "hot" wire coming from the breaker. Remember, the breaker must be off. Then put the other lead on the ground bar. If the ohm reading is very low, close to 2 ohms, then you have a direct short to ground somewhere in your wiring.
Is it safe to have 200 plus amps in breakers inside than 90 amps on the main service breaker outside?
I am assuming by your description that the panel is protected by a 90 amp breaker and the breakers in the panel when added up is 200. This is okay as long as your 90 amp breaker trips on a regular basis. It is typical for the breakers to add up to more than the main breaker under the assumption that you would rarely be running each circuit at its maximum capacity.
What happens when electrical energy is added to water?
When electrical energy is added to water it creates electric shock.
What is meant by the sentence the hair dryer has double insulation?
The statement "the hair dryer has double insulation" means that the hair dryer is designed with an extra layer of insulation to protect against electric shocks. This additional layer provides an added safety measure by reducing the risk of electrical hazards.
When you double do you add or multiply?
Double means something is multiplied by two or added to itself
Can gravitational be added to electric field to get the total field?
Yes, gravitational and electric fields can be added together to get the total field at a point if the two fields are acting on the same object. The principle is known as superposition of fields.
When a few drops of colored corn syrup are added to a breaker of pure corn syrup the color will do what?
It starts to diffuse to lighter color. :)
