To answer this question you have to explain where you are measuring this voltage. Between what two points in the electrical panel. Use the discussion page for help.
No, you cannot directly connect a 110-volt circuit breaker to a 220-volt circuit. Circuit breakers are designed for specific voltage ratings, and using a 110-volt breaker on a 220-volt circuit can lead to improper operation, potential equipment damage, or safety hazards. If you need to work with a 220-volt circuit, you should use a breaker rated for that voltage. Always follow electrical codes and consult a qualified electrician for such modifications.
Most residential service in USA has both. In the USA 110 to 120 volts is a given and it would be very unusual not to have 220 to 240 volts. It can be easily tested at main panel with a volt meter. Or as an alternative call your power company.
It sounds like the breaker is unserviceable. Seeing as it supplies 240 volt outlet it must be a two pole breaker. If it is a single handle two pole breaker then one pole set inside the breaker is not disconnecting one of the lines. If it is supplied from two single pole breakers that has a common tie, the common tie might be loose and does not shut off both poles when thrown to the off position. If there is no common tie then both breakers must be turned off to interrupt the 240 volt supply.
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A double 15 amp breaker in residential wiring is typically used to supply power to large appliances like electric stoves, dryers, or air conditioning units. The double breaker allows for a 240-volt circuit to be created by using two 120-volt circuits together.
On most residential circuit breaker boxes in North America, each individual breaker represents one 120-volt circuit. Two breakers ganged together represent a 240-volt circuit.
It's the amps that are controlled by the breaker not the volts. You can have a 600 volt 15 amp breaker, you can have a 347 volt 15 amp breaker. The breaker will trip when you exceed 15 AMPS.
If one of the 120-volt legs in the main breaker has lost power, it can cause issues with appliances and devices operating on that circuit. This can lead to uneven power distribution in your electrical system and may require troubleshooting by a qualified electrician to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the power loss.
No, the breaker size is too big. A 1 HP, 230 volt motor draws 8 amps. The electrical code recommends for a motor with a full load amps of 8 amp that it use either 25 amp non time delay fuse, 15 amp time delay fuse or a 20 amp two pole breaker. These sizes will work up to 11 amp full load amps.
To calculate the breaker size for a 1500-watt 120-volt heater, use the formula: Breaker size = Power (Watts) / Volts. In this case, 1500 watts / 120 volts = 12.5 amps. Therefore, you would need a 15-amp breaker for a 1500-watt 120-volt heater to allow for a safety margin.
You will need a multimeter to check a 220 volt breaker. You should unplug appliances that go to that particular breaker. Use the multimeter at the breaker to check the voltage. If it shows 220, then the breaker is okay. If it doesn't, then the breaker is no good.
Not a whole lot. Assuming that is 120 volt power, 1200 watts would be 10 amps. A standard breaker is 15 amps.
For a 240-volt circuit that requires a 50 amp breaker, the appropriate size of the breaker needed is 50 amps.
you can but if you do, you will/might: A) kill the motor,B)overload your 18 volt power supply, and C) maybe short a breaker if your power supply is also an ac to dc converter
No, you cannot directly connect a 110-volt circuit breaker to a 220-volt circuit. Circuit breakers are designed for specific voltage ratings, and using a 110-volt breaker on a 220-volt circuit can lead to improper operation, potential equipment damage, or safety hazards. If you need to work with a 220-volt circuit, you should use a breaker rated for that voltage. Always follow electrical codes and consult a qualified electrician for such modifications.
6000amps <<>> The above answer must have big lugs to accommodate 6000 amp capacity wire. In my breaker catalogue the largest 120 volt single pole breaker is 70 amps, 277 volt single pole is 150 amps and 347 volt single pole is 100 amps. The 120 volt single pole breaker occupies two opposed slots because of its length.