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Circuit breaker sizing is determined by the electrical wire size; not the load. The circuit breaker is used to protect the wire from overheating and causing a fire. The total amperage expected to be taken via all the outlets connected into a circuit determines the wire size. Check your National Electrical Codes manual or check with an electrician. <><><> As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a 125 amp load?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a 125 amp load is 125 amps.
What size fuse required to supply a continuous load of 32 amps?
80% of 40 = 32 amps Load the circuit breaker to 80% choose a conductor to suit the circuit Breaker min.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a 60 amp electrical load?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker needed for a 60 amp electrical load is 60 amps.
What type of circuit breaker is required for a 240 v branch circuit?
the circuit breaker used will be miniature circuit breaker(MCB) maily used in homes.Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.A two pole circuit breaker is used for a load of 240 volts. It is sized, according to the load amps of the device, to protect the wires that supply the load current.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker if the load requires a continuous current of 25 amps?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker should be at least 30 amps to accommodate the continuous current of 25 amps required by the load.
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in?
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in series with the load.
A 32A breaker was controlling a lighting circuit but is now on a 6A breaker which is now buzzing what should you do?
Answer for countries in Europe and other world areas running a 50 Hz supply service.Depending on the load of your lighting circuit. I would measure the current with an inductive amp meter. once you know the current required for your lighting circuit, you then install a circuit breaker which is 15% higher than your load. eg, load is 10A. 10A load + 15 % = 12A breaker (15 A is ok as the breaker is used to protect the wiring and should be rated in consequence of your wiring by 25% less or its current rating, or less, not the load)The humming of your lighting circuit breaker indicates that your breaker is either faulty, or having a difficult time keeping a closed circuit. Or simply that the manufacturer produced a breaker that hums by nature of its construction.
Why is the circuit breaker tripping with no load?
A circuit breaker may trip with no load due to a short circuit, ground fault, or overheating. These issues can cause excessive current flow, triggering the circuit breaker to protect the electrical system from damage or fire.
Why does the circuit breaker trip with no load?
The circuit breaker may trip with no load due to a short circuit or a ground fault in the electrical system, which can cause an excessive flow of electricity and trigger the breaker to shut off for safety reasons.
What is the capacity in amperes 20 amp circuit breaker supplying a continuous load?
For a continuous load the circuit breaker is set 25% higher than the load current. So a 20-amp breaker is used with a continuous 16-amp load.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker that can handle a load of 40 amps?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker that can handle a load of 40 amps is 40 amps.
What is the maximum electrical load capacity supported by a 200 amp circuit breaker?
A 200 amp circuit breaker can support a maximum electrical load capacity of 200 amps.
