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Yes, as long as the circuit is not overloaded. Some kitchen appliances require a dedicated circuit depending on your local code. In my area the following require a dedicated circuit. Dish washer, refrigerator, microwave, garbage disposal, stove, and 2 separate dedicated circuits for all the rest of the kitchen receptacles. Check you local code.
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A small appliance circuit will be protected by a circuit breaker rated at?
A small appliance circuit will be protected by a circuit breaker rated at 15 amps if the circuit wires are #14. If the circuit wires are #12 then a 20 amp circuit breaker could be used.
What amp circuit breaker should be used for a 120v 2.5 amp appliance?
If the appliance is just to be plugged into a circuit with multiple outlets then you just need to make sure that the sum of currents for all devices on the circuit are less than the rated current. A rule of thumb is total current should be no greater than 80% of the rated current. So you might have a 20 A breaker and several 2.5 A appliances on this circuit. If you have a dedicated circuit for the appliance you would only need to size the breaker for the maximum current being drawn by the appliance. If the appliance contained a motor then there might be a start-up current that might be as high as 15 amps so you would likely go to a 20 amp breaker for a safety margin. As a practical matter a dedicated circuit for an appliance in the 2.5 amp range should have a 15 amp breaker. I always install a 20 amp breaker just for added margin and possible future applications.
Can you safely use a 15 amp circuit for a microwave rated at 12 amps?
Yes, the microwave draws less that the circuits protective rating and will not trip the breaker if used on a 15 amp circuit.
How do you know which amp fuse to use in a kitchen appliance?
Appliances have what is called a nameplate on them. Thisprovides model and serial number info., but also how much current, volts, and watts the appliance is rated for. You will need to read this in order to know how to size the overload protection. In America, the NEC requires two 20-Amp small appliance circuits in new or remodeled kitchens. The refridge circuit is generally on it's own 15-Amp circuit. The microwave (if built-in over the range) is also on it's own 15-Amp circuit. The dishwasher and disposal generally will share a 20-Amp circuit.
If you have a 230 volt appliance what does that mean?
It means that, to operate at its rated power, the appliance must be provided with a 230-V supply.
A small appliance circuit will be protected by a circuit breaker rated at?
A small appliance circuit will be protected by a circuit breaker rated at 15 amps if the circuit wires are #14. If the circuit wires are #12 then a 20 amp circuit breaker could be used.
Can you plug in a 110v spa into a residential outlet?
If it's rated at 110 then you can safely plug it in to a residential outlet. But, because it is generating heat, it will be drawing substantial voltage so you should ensure that the appliance is on its own circuit; otherwise when someone else turns on a light, or plugs in another appliance, the circuit will overload and shut down.
If the line voltage is dropped let say to 180V will it not affect my KWH bills to electricity company?
An electrical appliance will only operate at its rated power at its rated voltage. If that rated voltage is, say, 230 V, and the appliance is operated at 180 V, then it will operate at a substantially-reduced power.Since energy is the product of the appliance's power and the time for which it is operated, then the amount of energy used will be reduced and the energy bill will be reduced accordingly.
Why are houses wired with parallel circuits?
Because the supply voltage is common to each branch of a parallel circuit, each appliance receives its rated voltage which is necessary for the appliance to operate at its rated power. This is the main reason. Another reason is, should one appliance fail, then -unlike a series circuit- the other appliances will keep working.
What are the differences between isolator and circuit breaker?
isolator is a off load device which is used for isolating the downstream circuits from upstream circuits for the reason of any maintanance on downstream circuits. it is manually operated and does not contain any solenoid unlike circuit breaker. it should not be operated while it is having load. first theload on it must be made zero and then it can safely operated. its specification only rated current is given.but circuit breaker is onload automatic device used for breaking the circuit incase of abnormal conditions like shortcircuit, overload etc., it is having three specification 1 is rated current and 2 is short circuit breaking capacity and 3 is instantaneous tripping current.
What amp circuit breaker should be used for a 120v 2.5 amp appliance?
If the appliance is just to be plugged into a circuit with multiple outlets then you just need to make sure that the sum of currents for all devices on the circuit are less than the rated current. A rule of thumb is total current should be no greater than 80% of the rated current. So you might have a 20 A breaker and several 2.5 A appliances on this circuit. If you have a dedicated circuit for the appliance you would only need to size the breaker for the maximum current being drawn by the appliance. If the appliance contained a motor then there might be a start-up current that might be as high as 15 amps so you would likely go to a 20 amp breaker for a safety margin. As a practical matter a dedicated circuit for an appliance in the 2.5 amp range should have a 15 amp breaker. I always install a 20 amp breaker just for added margin and possible future applications.
Can you use ac dc adapter of 12 volts and 2 amps for an appliance rated for 7.5 volts and 1.8 amps?
To use an adapter of this sort, its rated voltage must match the rated voltage of the appliance, and its rated current must exceed that of the appliance. So, in your example, the rated voltage is too high to be used with your appliance.
Why aren't series circuit a convenient way to wire a home?
Every lamp and every appliance in your home has a rated power which can only be achieved at its rated voltage. These values are shown on an appliance's nameplate or is printed on each lamp -e.g. your lamps may be rated at 100 W / 230 V. It is, therefore, essential that every appliance is subject to its rated voltage of 230 V. This can only be achieved by connecting them in parallel with the 230-V supply. (For N America, read '120 V' for '230 V')A secondary advantage is that, with a series circuit, only one appliance has to stop working, and all the other appliances would stop working too.
Can you safely use a 15 amp circuit for a microwave rated at 12 amps?
Yes, the microwave draws less that the circuits protective rating and will not trip the breaker if used on a 15 amp circuit.
Why home winding in parallel?
For any appliance or lamp to operate at its rated power, it must be subjected to its rated voltage. Every branch of a parallel circuit is subjected to the same (supply) voltage. This is the main reason; the secondary reason is that any break in a series circuit will de-energise all the appliances connected to it!
What is the difference between overload and short circuit in an electrical circuit?
A short circuit is basically what you'd get if you'd fold a nail in half and jam one end into either hole of a socket. It can happen if you have insulation damage to the wiring. Overload is when there's an appliance that's pulling more power than the circuit is rated for, but not as much as during a short circuit.
Why aren't series circuts a convenient way to wire a home?
There are two reasons. Parallel circuits apply the same voltage (the supply voltage) across each branch, which ensures that every appliance in a residence shares the same voltage (their rated voltage) in order to operate at their rated power. With a series circuit, the voltage across each appliance would be less than the supply voltage, and the appliances would not be able to develop their rated power. The second reason is that, with a series circuit, if one appliances stops working, there will be a break in the circuit, so all the other appliances will stop working too!
