Technically, they can be on a 15 amp breaker when you use 15 amp outlets. There is a difference. Be sure to check your local code (just call the city building department and tell them you have a code question). some cities require the bedroom outlets to be on an arc-fault breaker.
Does it surge past 120?? Drops are due too the fact that there are too many outlets or devices on one line. Trace the line that you have a voltage drop in and find which breaker it is, if the line that comes off the breaker is a 12 gauge wire and the breaker is a 15amp breaker you can put in a 20amp breaker. If the line is a 14 gauge line then you must leave the 15amp breaker in place and remove a device from it.
The minimum size wire a 20 amp breaker needs to be connected to is a #12 wire. The 15 is probably connected to a #14 right now which is only rated for 15 amps. Remember the breaker is sized to the wires ampacity not the load .
A 20 amp circuit with #12 gauge wire will work in any event but if the nameplate recommends a 15 amp circuit then #14 gauge wire on a 15 amp circuit is sufficient. In either case you will have a double pole breaker and your equipment may not require a neutral. Always run a grounding conductor.
I don't understand the question, but if you want to make the line into a 20amp instead of 15amp, you just install a 20amp breaker, but remember,the wire must be 12ga wire to be connected to a 20amp breaker.
Yes, you can. It will be fully protected as it can actually handle a 30 amp breaker.
Does it surge past 120?? Drops are due too the fact that there are too many outlets or devices on one line. Trace the line that you have a voltage drop in and find which breaker it is, if the line that comes off the breaker is a 12 gauge wire and the breaker is a 15amp breaker you can put in a 20amp breaker. If the line is a 14 gauge line then you must leave the 15amp breaker in place and remove a device from it.
The minimum size wire a 20 amp breaker needs to be connected to is a #12 wire. The 15 is probably connected to a #14 right now which is only rated for 15 amps. Remember the breaker is sized to the wires ampacity not the load .
A 20 amp circuit with #12 gauge wire will work in any event but if the nameplate recommends a 15 amp circuit then #14 gauge wire on a 15 amp circuit is sufficient. In either case you will have a double pole breaker and your equipment may not require a neutral. Always run a grounding conductor.
All depends on how big your main breaker is and what size wire you are using,one 20 amp outlet needs #12 wire not more than 50feet away from main breaker
Pre 97 - Fusebox with 30 fuses a 20amp fuse No. 15 also 20amp No. 22 and 15amp No. 30 '97 to 2000 - Fuse box with 23 or 30 fuses a 15 amp No.14(also protects audio equipment) also a 15amp No. 28
No. A 20 amp breaker needs 12 gauge wire.
Sounds like a 240 volt sub panel feeding a well pump.
I don't have the wiring diagram available but if you're wondering which fuse does what I can help. I'll list them in the order that they are in the box, from 1 - 28 and this is taken directly from a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual. In addition to the fuse box which is located on the far passenger side of the dash and accessible with the passenger door open, there is also a Power Distribution Center located under the hood near the battery. This contains main engine Maxi Fuses and some relays and should have a sticker under the lid describing what each fuse does. Some of these fuses are available only from the dealer. 1. 20amp Trailer Tow Relay 2. 15amp Brake Lights 3. 20amp Hazard Warning Lights 4. 15amp Security Light 5. 15amp Interior Lights 6. 15amp Security Alarm Module 7. 15amp Security Alarm Relay, Security Alarm Module, Flash to Pass 8. 15amp Overhead Console, Keyless Entry, Radio Memory/Clock Memory,Chime Module, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, HEVAC and VIC 9. 20amp Rear Wiper 10. 10amp Radio 11. 15amp Cigar Lighter 12. 15amp Parking Lights Auto Headlights 13. 20amp Horn Relay 14. 20amp Power Lock Relays 15. 3amp ABS Module and Relay 16. 20amp Turn Signals 17. 7.5amp Heater and AC Module 18.15amp Airbag Module 19. 15amp Interior Mirror, Auto Headlights, Overhead Console, VIC/GDM Module, Heater Rear Window Relay Coil, Illuminated Entry Relay, Chime Module 20. 10amp Heated Rear Window Switch, Overdrive Switch, Speed Control 21. 15amp Security Alarm Module, Lamp Outage Module 22. 15amp Airbag Module, Tachometer, Speedometer, Telltales and Guages 23. 15amp Heated Mirror Feed, Heated Rear Window Switch 24. 7.5amp Intrument Panel Illumination 25. 30amp Circuit Breaker Power Seats 26. 30amp Circuit Breaker Power Windows, Power Sunroof 27. 10amp Circuit Breaker Security Alarm Module, Front Wipers 28. 30amp Heated Rear Window Relay
I don't understand the question, but if you want to make the line into a 20amp instead of 15amp, you just install a 20amp breaker, but remember,the wire must be 12ga wire to be connected to a 20amp breaker.
Yes, you can. It will be fully protected as it can actually handle a 30 amp 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.
Check the MFG for the amps it uses, if it is suppose to be on a regular 20amp line, then replace the breaker with a 20amp breaker. With the 30amp breaker,it will work, but if there is a surge, you could send too much power to the appliance and fry it. Most refrigerators, are just on a regular 120v household outlet. Besides a 30amp breaker must have 10ga wire, if the wire is 12ga,it can not be attached to a 30amp breaker.