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What causes an electrical surging sounds be when home ac unit is running?
The wiring to the unit is either not on the right type of breaker switch or the unit is not hooked up directly to the breaker box at all.
What best breaker rating for 1.5 hp air con unit?
The breaker you use is determined by the size of the wire in the wall not by what is being connected to that circuit. If you have 14/2 wire then use a 15 amp breaker. If you have 12/2 wire then use a 20 amp breaker. The breaker protects the wiring not the item connected.
How do you calculate the watts of a central air and heat unit?
You should not have to calculate the watts of the unit. All the information that you need will be on the nameplate of the unit. It is this information that electricians use to calculate the conductor size and breaker to supply the power to the unit.
What size breaker should you use for a unit that draws 75 amps?
Depending upon what type of "unit", you would want at least an 85-amp breaker, and the next standard size would be 90 amps. You might use an 80, depending upon the duty cycle of the unit, but the 90 will be required for constant use.
What size breaker you would use for a 110 volt window air conditioning unit?
Breaker sizing is dependant on what the load amperage is that the breaker is connected to. If the amperage is not given but just the wattage, use this equation I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts. This air conditioner unit should be on a dedicated circuit receptacle. On these types of loads the conductor can only be loaded to 80% of the conductors rating. So a 15 amp breaker times 80% = 12 amps or Watts = Amps x Volts, 12 x 120 = 1440 watts. A 20 amp breaker times 80% = 16 amps or Watts = Amps x Volts, 16 x 120 = 1920. Once the breaker is sized remember to use the correct wire size to correspond with the amperage of the breaker.
How many BTU does an AC unit need to cool 600 square feet?
Based on "rule of thumb" 1 ton (12000 BTU) cools 500 square feet. Therefore a rule of thumb answer would be 14,400 BTU
How often do you change lower unit oil in 40hp mercury?
It really depends on usage, but a good rule of thumb is once yearly.
Can a 4 amp breaker be used to replace a 35 amp breaker for ac unit?
NO!
What is the metric unit of your thumb?
inch
Do AC units have a breaker inside the unit?
No
How do you reset your central air unit?
There is no reset button on a central air unit, there is a small breaker or fuse box outside next to the unit, it is possible the fuse is blown or breaker tripped.
What is the wet unit weight of concrete?
unit weight= weight/volume.unit weight of normal concrete = 24 MPaIt is also known as density of concrete
Why does a new AC in a new house throw the outside circuit breaker once a week?
If the breaker only trips once a week you may have a bad breaker or the breaker may not be large enough for your A/C unit. You should also have an electrician look for any loose connections from the unit to the breaker panel. (It is not uncommon to have a bad breaker)
Does a residential condo require a main breaker in each unit?
No, a residential condo does not require a main breaker in each unit. Typically, the main breaker is located in the electrical room or utility room of the building, and it controls the power supply to all the units. Each unit may have individual circuit breakers, but a main breaker is not required in each unit.
What causes an electrical surging sounds be when home ac unit is running?
The wiring to the unit is either not on the right type of breaker switch or the unit is not hooked up directly to the breaker box at all.
How do you check the breaker on the outside ac unit?
Even though the A/C unit is outside, the breaker for it will be in the entrance panel box inside your home. It should be clearly marked.
What is the cost of a miniature circuit breaker?
In the US a miniature circuit breaker, sold in a single unit, is about 15$, about the same as a regular breaker. If sold as a double unit, meaning two mini breakers installed into one housing, then it is about 25$.
