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Can a 20-amp breaker for an outdoor hot tub easily be changed to a 50-amp breaker for a larger hot tub and what does this involve?
There are several factors in trying to make do. A 50 amp service requires larger wire. While a 20 amp service typically requires AWG #12 wire the 50 Amp would require AWG #6. In other words, you would end up replacing wire and breaker. I would refer you to www.spadepot.com for typical requirements from the spa manufacturers and information that is needed for installation per NEC code. I am not an electrician, however, I installed a 50 Amp breaker 240V (double pole) at my main breaker panel and ran enough wire to reach site. I used AWG #6/3 with ground and has worked fine for 16 years. Another thing you must consider is how far you will be from the main breaker. NEC (National Electric Code) probably will state that at runs of over 50 foot you must upsize the wire to #4 due to voltage drop that will cause amperage to increase.
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What does a draw out circuit breaker mean?
A draw-out circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that can be easily removed from its housing for maintenance or replacement without having to shut down the entire system. This feature allows for quick and convenient access to the circuit breaker for servicing purposes.
Do circuit breakers trip more easily in humid weather?
Ambient temperature has an effect on the tripping point of a breaker. If a breaker is operating at near capacity the additional ambient temperature will lower the breaker trip set point. As to humidity making the breaker trip easier, the answer is no. Humidity makes the ambient temperature seem hotter that the true temperature is. A standard operating temperature of breakers is from from -5 to 40 degrees C. If the breaker is used at higher temperatures than 40 degree C they have to be de rated, 50 degrees C to 90% and 60 degrees C to 70%. The standard humidity rating of a breaker is 85%. Humidity that is constantly higher than 85% will require a special tropical environment type of breaker that extends the humidity range up to 95%.
Is it safe to trip a breaker by touching the hot wire to the ground wire if you cannot identify the correct breaker?
This is one way that can locate hidden circuit breakers. It is not the best way because an arc flash could result if the breaker does not trip. An arc flash can generate enough heat instantaneously to burn the flesh off of any exposed skin. If there is combustible products or combustible air mixture that is in the general location of the arc, a fire could be easily started. The way that I do it is to load the circuit. I have a 3000 watt heater that I plug in to the circuit that I am trying to locate the breaker for. This loads the 15 amp circuit to 25 amps. The circuit breaker is located in a few seconds.
Why does my 1500 watt heater consistently blow my 15 amp breaker fuse?
At 120 Volts your heater is drawing about 12.5 Amps. If your house only had 120 V then it would draw 13.6 Amps. Problems could be 1.) Other devices on same circuit. 2.) Internal short in the heating element that reduced resistance and increased current. 3.) Faulty heater in that it really delivers more than 1500 watts because heating elements are less resistance than rating would require. 4.) Faulty breaker. These are in order of likelihood. You are close enough to the limit of the breaker that it could be any of these things. Typically you should not exceed 80% of the breaker rating and that is just where you are operating.
Are elec main breaker boxes predetermined on how many 15amp and 20amp breakers you can install in the number of slots?
No. If you look at your current main panel and look at the size of the mail breaker you might have 200A or so. Then if you add up all the breaker amperage ratings you will likely exceed the main breaker value. This is because the design of the various circuits takes into account the normal load on each circuit and expects that duty factors of each circuit will not be constantly at the maximum values. If you had a clamp-on amp meter you could easily determine how each of the current breakers was loaded under various circumstances.
What does a draw out circuit breaker mean?
A draw-out circuit breaker is a type of circuit breaker that can be easily removed from its housing for maintenance or replacement without having to shut down the entire system. This feature allows for quick and convenient access to the circuit breaker for servicing purposes.
Is there an outdoor furniture line that matches the cushion pattern to the outdoor umbrella fabric?
No, but you can easily make them yourself by ordering extra fabric from the maker.
How can one dacorate a outdoor christmas tree easily?
One can decorate an outdoor Christmas tree easily with Christmas LED lights. They will light up in the dark. Also, consider a star, a Father Christmas design with some reindeer.
where can i go to get a bonk breaker?
You can buy the Bonk Breaker energy bars at some department stores. But of course like you said you can buy them online at places like Amazon very easily.
Who compiles a directory AND how easily can rankings changed?
www
Where can I find some cheap outdoor pillows online?
Purchasing cheap outdoor pillows online is easily done on amazon.com or ebay.com. The benefit of purchasing online is that one can compare prices and features of different products easily in the comfort of one's home.
What is chemical and physical reactions?
A physical reaction is were the current substance can be changed in state and then changed back easily to it's previous state, a chemical reaction is the opposite, it is difficult to change it back to its previous state.
Are outdoor glass tables a good idea Do they break easily?
Outdoor treated glass tables are a great idea, as they are shatter-resistent and blend in well with surrounding scenery.
Does ordinary wire burn out easily?
Not if it is secured and tightened properly and has the correct size breaker installed for the wire size used.
What are breaker bars used for?
A breaker bar is used to loosen very tight nuts. Essentially, a breaker bar is just a very long wrench. The extra length allows the user to provide more torque and get the nut moving. After loosening, a more easily wielded wrench may be used.
Which method is best for sketching an outdoor crime scene that has no easily identifiable points of reference?
the coordinate method
How can you reset the font size that has changed?
You can easily reset the font size that has changed. It can be done by removing the font-size element.
