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It should tell you in the user instructions or installation manual, or on a nameplate.
However, you can estimate the load by converting btu/hr into watts then dividing by the voltage you're using (e.g., 220, 110).
10,000 / 3.412.. is 2931 watts. At 220 volts it would draw 13.3 amps (or slightly more for inefficiencies in the compressor, fan, etc), while operating normally. Because this is more than 80 percent of the next-lower-rated breaker of 15A, you would install a 220-v breaker for a minimum of 16A (i.e., the next available size for your panel).
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What size amp breaker for a 220V air conditioner?
a 2p 20 amp should work fine for a single 220 air conditioner,
What size circuit breaker for a 1 ton air conditioner unit?
About a tenth of a ton.
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.
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.
What size wire do you need to run to an air conditioner that has a maximum breaker size of 40 amps and a minimum circuit size of 25.3 amps?
Number 10 thnn copper wire.
What is the cable size for 7.5kw slit system air conditioner?
The wire is sized to the maximum overcurrent protection device (Max circuit breaker) ampacity. This is listed on the nameplate of the outdoor condensing unit. Size the wire to match the breaker.
What size breaker do i need for a central heat and air unit?
The breaker type be it a single pole or double pole will depend on what voltage the air conditioner operates on. Once the voltage is established, the sizing of the breaker depends on what the current draw of the air conditioner is.
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.
Can an 18000 BTU air conditioner have Freon added?
Yes, call a certified technician to do the replacement of the freon.
What is the Armstrong air conditioner model number SCU10E18A-4 tonnage?
It is a 1-1/2 ton: 18000 BTU (unit size)/12,000 BTU (per ton)=1.5
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.
