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60 amps is twice the amount that you need for a household dryer. What you need is a two pole 30 amp breaker feeding a three conductor #10 cable. A dryer needs a neutral wire, hence the three wire cable for a 240 volt device.
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What is the minimum amps for a house to run a dryer?
The minimum recommended amperage for a house to run a dryer is typically 30 amps. However, it is crucial to consult the manufacturer's specifications and local electrical codes to determine the correct amperage requirement for your specific dryer model and household electrical system.
Power for a computer how many amps does it take to run a computer monitor and computer?
The power required to run a basic computer will be 1.35 amps for startup and .7 to .9 amps continuous. The power requirements to run an 17" monitor will be 3.5 amps startup and 1.5 amps continuous.
I have a electrical dryer 240 receptacle that reads 208 on voltmeter and the dryer display reads Pwr Failure and will not operate were did the other 30 volts go?
I am assuming that you have just moved into a new apartment building. Commercial building power systems are changing to 3 phase. The 3 phase voltages are 120/208. 240 volt equipment will run on 208 voltages but at a reduced wattage output. For example Watts = amps x volts. Say your dryer draws 20 amps x 240 volts = 4800 watts. Now at reduced voltage, 20 amps x 208 volts = 4160 watts. As you can see your dryer won't get as hot and will take longer to dry. Most apartments that come with appliances will be rated at 208 volts. See what your dryer manufacturer has to say about getting around the Power failure alarm or whether it can be bypassed to operate on the lower voltage. Other option is to sell the 240 volt dryer and buy a 208 volt dryer. at 208 volts it will not draw 20 amps either
How do you calculate watts for a 15 Amp breaker?
That's easy. Depending on the amount voltage will determine the amount of wattage, since we know the value of the current. Lets take 120 VAC times 15 Amps = 1800 watts. When my wife and me have the small electric heater running in the bedroom during the morning before and she uses her hair dryer, it blows the breaker. Then I have to run downstairs and reset the breaker. The heater runs at around 9 Amps and the hair dryer draws around 10 Amps. 19 Amps blows the breaker. The more it blows the weaker it gets. Why would one want to know the amount of wattage on a breaker, when mainly were interested in the amonut of current ratings.
How many kva to run a hair dryer?
around 3000
What is the minimum amps for a house to run a dryer?
The minimum recommended amperage for a house to run a dryer is typically 30 amps. However, it is crucial to consult the manufacturer's specifications and local electrical codes to determine the correct amperage requirement for your specific dryer model and household electrical system.
Does a gas dryer run on 220?
North American household gas dryers run on 120 volts.
Is it possible to run a dryer to do laundry off a car battery with no problem?
No, the battery connected to an inverter would not have near enough power to run a dryer.
What size of cable is needed for 1000 amps?
A parallel run of 750 MCM AWG conductors will handle 1000 amps. if we want 1000amps to flow, 250sqmm cable is enough.
How much will your electric bill increase if you buy an electric dryer for an average of 5 loads per week?
About $10. Do the math. Amps x Volts = Watts. A typical dryer is 30 amps @ 240 volts. That's 7200 Watts. Average electricity cost is $.07 per 1000 watt-hours. So...if you run the dryer for one hour ...it will use 7200 watt-hours. 7.2 x $.07 = $.50 per hour of usage.
Can a power adapter make it so I can run my PC in my car?
An inverter will work great for this and can plug into your cigarette lighter, although it may not have enough amps to run a gaming laptop.
Power for a computer how many amps does it take to run a computer monitor and computer?
The power required to run a basic computer will be 1.35 amps for startup and .7 to .9 amps continuous. The power requirements to run an 17" monitor will be 3.5 amps startup and 1.5 amps continuous.
Would a 1.5 mil cable have enough capacity to run a 500 watt sensor light?
Yes, there will be enough capacity to run a 500 watt sensor light. Assuming by the wire size, the question is from a 50 Hz country where the operating voltage is 240 volts. Amps = Watts/Volts = 500/240 = 2.08 amps. The ampacity of a 1.5 mil conductor is 15 amps. This size wire is equal to a #14 wire AWG.
I have a electrical dryer 240 receptacle that reads 208 on voltmeter and the dryer display reads Pwr Failure and will not operate were did the other 30 volts go?
I am assuming that you have just moved into a new apartment building. Commercial building power systems are changing to 3 phase. The 3 phase voltages are 120/208. 240 volt equipment will run on 208 voltages but at a reduced wattage output. For example Watts = amps x volts. Say your dryer draws 20 amps x 240 volts = 4800 watts. Now at reduced voltage, 20 amps x 208 volts = 4160 watts. As you can see your dryer won't get as hot and will take longer to dry. Most apartments that come with appliances will be rated at 208 volts. See what your dryer manufacturer has to say about getting around the Power failure alarm or whether it can be bypassed to operate on the lower voltage. Other option is to sell the 240 volt dryer and buy a 208 volt dryer. at 208 volts it will not draw 20 amps either
What is better 100 amp or 200 for residential?
It's not a question of "better", it's question of what you need.A small household, no big heaters or A/C units, 100 amps should do fine.Big household, electric water heater, big A/C, electric kitchen range - you would probably need 200 amps unles you want to be real careful about what appliances that can run simultaneously.
Can a Dryer run on 150 amperes?
It depends on what sort of dryer, clothes? hair? something industrial?
What is rla and lra on compressors?
rla run load amps lra locked rotor amps.
