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How big of a breaker do is needed for a 5000 btu air conditioner?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
A 5 ton air conditioner will need a two pole 40 amp circuit breaker to supply 240 volts over a cable of #8 copper wires. Included in this cable will be a #12 bare ground wire.
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∙ 13y ago
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Can you use a 20 amp breaker for window unit air conditioner?
A 20 amp breaker might actually be needed for the installation. It depends on the wattage and voltage of the window air conditioner.
How many pole breaker for air condition?
If the power requirement is 120 volts it will be connected to a single pole breaker rated at the amperage requirement of the air conditioner. If the voltage of the air conditioner is 240 volts, then a two pole breaker will be required.
What do you do when your air conditioner trips the breaker when it kicks on?
Try adding a cercuit breaker right on the AC.
How many ampere oc circuit breaker the 2 horse power aircon needed?
To answer this question the voltage of the air conditioner unit must be stated.
Can a 12000 BTU air conditioner run on 15 amp breaker?
A 12000 BTU air conditioner draws close to 15 amps. While it technically can run on a 15 amp breaker, you may want to use a smaller air conditioner to be on the safe side.
Will a circuit breaker be the cause of an air conditioner not turning on?
It is possible if the circuit breaker has tripped or is faulty. The best way to check is by unplugging the air conditioner, and plugging in a table lamp. If the lamp lights up, then you know that the circuit breaker is working, if not then it is faulty.
What size amp breaker for a 220V air conditioner?
a 2p 20 amp should work fine for a single 220 air conditioner,
How Many Watts 5000 Btu air conditioner Is Working On?
A 5000 BTU air conditioner works on 1465 watts. If the BTU, 5000, is multiplied by .293071, the exact amounts are given. However, this does not display the amount of watts utilized by the air conditioner. The voltage and amperes would need to be known in order to figure the watts during usage.
Where is the breaker on your central air conditioner?
It should be located "an arms reach" from your condenser.
Will a 1000 watt generator run a 5000 btu air conditioner?
yes
How do you reconnect a Trip air conditioner?
push breaker all the way OFF, wait 30 sec, turn breaker back on,
What size circuit breaker for a 1 ton air conditioner unit?
About a tenth of a ton.
