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Can you put a 60amp breaker and a 50amp breaker on a 60amp subpanel just as long as they are not being used at the same time?
You can. Using these size breakers in a 60 amp sub panel might be pushing the limit for breaking the sub panels feeder breaker. The breaker feeding the sub panel will have to be no bigger than 60 amps because of the main bus bar capacity of the sub panel. It would be better to install a 100 amp sub panel and then there would be a bit of a buffer and you will have the ability to add additional small load circuits.
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What does QP on a square D breaker stand for?
A QP type breaker is made by Siemens for a Siemens distribution panel and should not be interchanged with Square D. A Siemens QP type bolt in breaker will bolt into a SQ distribution panel but it is up to the electrical inspector to make the call as to it being safe or not. Square D breaker types are QO and QB. You might be mistaking the QP for a QB on the breaker. The QO breaker is a plug in breaker usually used in home wiring and the QB is a bolt in breaker. QB breakers are usually specified for industrial and commercial use.
What is 'trip free' feature in circuit breakers?
It means that when the breaker is switched "ON" using the push button and simultaneously a fault occurs, the breaker will trip even if the push button is still being held in "ON" position.
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.
What is making capacity of a circuit breaker?
Hard to define... A four year old child has the strength to physically "make" a typical household circuit breaker, while a teen would be able to "make" a typical industrial circuit breaker. (The latter breaker being physically much larger than the former.) Circuit breakers have their "breaking capacity" rated in AMPS. A typical household breaker is rated at 20, 30 or 50 Amps. Industrial breakers might be rated at 500 amps or a thousand or even more. Hope this helps but if it didn't answer your question, please rephrase it and ask again.
What makes a circuit breaker go bad?
A circuit breaker can go bad from being tripped too many times. Many people don't understand that the tripping of a circuit breaker indicates a problem that needs to be corrected. They usually just reset the circuit breaker, leading to a very common second (or third, or fourth) trip. Circuit breakers tripping are for the prevention of fire due to excessive heat in the circuit. They're not supposed to be tripped repeatedly. This can wear the breaker out. Believe it or not, I've also seen circuit breakers fail to re-energize after being turned off. I speculate this was actually caused by the breaker never having been cycled (it was a main breaker), and the time elapsed since it was installed. Electrical equipment doesn't last forever. It's the same as anything else.
Why does the breaker keep tripping after being reset?
The breaker keeps tripping after being reset because there is likely an electrical overload or short circuit in the circuit it is protecting. This causes the breaker to trip as a safety measure to prevent damage or fire.
What is the purpose of the keyword pool subpanel in the context of data analysis and how does it contribute to the overall efficiency of the process?
The purpose of the keyword pool subpanel in data analysis is to organize and manage a set of keywords or search terms that are relevant to the analysis being conducted. By using the keyword pool subpanel, analysts can easily reference and apply specific keywords to filter and categorize data, making the analysis process more efficient and targeted. This helps streamline the data analysis process by allowing analysts to quickly identify and focus on the most relevant information.
When installing a circuit breaker do you size the breaker to correct wire size or the device its controlling?
When installing a circuit breaker, you size the breaker based on the wire size. The breaker should be matched to the ampacity of the wire to ensure proper protection against overloads and short circuits. The device being controlled by the breaker is not a determining factor in sizing the breaker.
What is a Dog-Breaker?
A dog breaker is a person who tames a wild dog to be a companion, hunting dog, or a working dog. Usually being a dog breaker is dangerous because the dogs you face.
How can one identify the type of breaker being used in a circuit?
To identify the type of breaker being used in a circuit, look for the markings on the breaker itself. Different types of breakers, such as AFCI, GFCI, or standard breakers, will have specific labels or symbols on them. Additionally, you can consult the circuit breaker panel's labeling or the manufacturer's documentation for more information.
What prevents the main circuit breaker and the mission essential circuit breaker of the secondary distribution center from being energized simultaneously?
an interlocking device
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.
What do I do if there is no circuit breaker for outdoor light?
If you have a light that is not being powered through a circuit breaker or fuse, you should call a qualified electrician to remove this circuit from the panel's bus and install a circuit breaker for it. Without an overcurrent protective device (circuit breaker or fuse) you have a potential fire hazard.
Can a 240v 50amp circuit be changed to a 120v 30amp circuit?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Yes, a 240v 50amp circuit can be changed to a 120v 30amp circuit. The wire for the 50 amp circuit should be a #6. This is more than ample for a 30 amp circuit. Remove the two pole 60 amp breaker and replace it with a single pole 30 and a single pole 15 amp breaker. One of the two #6 wires will be terminated on the neutral bus (if there is a white use it) and the other #6 will be terminated on the new 30 amp breaker. This will give you the required 120 volt 30 amp circuit. The new 15 amp breaker that was installed just to fill the hole from the two pole 60 amp breaker will give you a spare 15 amp circuit. I have no idea what you are trying to do, but there is no way you can change 220v 50 amp to 120v 30 amp. You can take 220 volt input in the top of your circuit breaker box. Then half of one side will be 120v and half of the other side will be 120v. You can install a 30 amp fuse. You should hire an electrician.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-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What did breaker morant do to be a hero?
Harry "Breaker" Morant was well known in Australia as a legendary bushman, horse breaker and poet, before serving in the Boer War and being executed by the British. He was also once married to Daisy Bates.
If not using your electric stove outlet and have a gas stove can you service your lower level under the kitchen of a back-split using the 240V service line to create a subpanel for lights and outlets?
Depends on the size of the conductor to the outlet. Most common is my neck of the woods is 10AWG for range service in newer homes with a 30 or 40 amp breaker (double pole) at load panel. Some older homes use 12AWG with 20amp breakers. Keep in mind the total wattage that would be consumed when all the lights and appliances connected to the circuit are energized. The answer is yes but make sure you use the appropriate size breaker at your sub for the wire size being used as your feed and don't replace the existing breaker at the load panel with a larger one.
What is function of damping relay in circuit breaker?
The anti-pumping relay is a device in circuit-breaker whose function is to prevent multiple breaker closures. For instance, if the operator gives the closing command to the breaker by pressing the close button and the breaker closes. However, a fault in the system causes the breaker to trip. Since the close command is still in the pressed condition, there is a chance of the breaker closing again and being tripped by the relay multiple times. This can damage the closing mechanism of the breaker. The anti-pumping relay prevents this by ensuring that the breaker closes only once for one close command from the control panel.
