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Can you safely use a 15 amp circuit for a microwave rated at 12 amps?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, the microwave draws less that the circuits protective rating and will not trip the breaker if used on a 15 amp circuit.
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How many amps equal 1 circuit?
80% of the rated circuit. 10 amp circuit is 8 amps, 20 amp circuit is 16 amps, etc.
How many lights on 20 amp circuit?
Provided you use wire that is rated for 20 amps.
Can you use a 20 amp microwave in a 15 amp home?
yes u can by changing the fuseA more intelligent answerNo! NEVER use a fuse of larger current capacity than the circuit was designed to safely handle. The answer given above will result in a serious risk of fire. A circuit that was designed for 15 amps will overheat if you do as suggested above. Contact a licensed electrician to make the necessary changes to your electrical system so that you can use the larger microwave.
Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?
You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter
What circuit breaker to install for 10 amp 250 volt circuit?
You need a breaker rated for 10 amps and 250 volts. The breaker must also fit properly in your panel.
How many amps equal 1 circuit?
80% of the rated circuit. 10 amp circuit is 8 amps, 20 amp circuit is 16 amps, etc.
How many amps does a microwave use?
A typical microwave rated at 1100 watts uses 10 amps of power. This is calculated by dividing the number of watts by the voltage of 110.
Does the microwave need a curcuit?
Yes, every Microwave should have it's own dedicated circuit as some consume 15-18 amps.
When is a 30 amp circuit required?
When the wire you are protecting is a #10, rated at 30 amps.
How many lights on 20 amp circuit?
Provided you use wire that is rated for 20 amps.
How many amps are in a 110?
110 is commonly used to refer to the 120 volt, 60Hz electrical service found in the US and Canada. The current (measured in amperes or amps) is not related to the voltage so the answer is it cannot be determined. The amount of current that can be safely used in a circuit is determined by several factors, mainly the size and length of the connecting wire and the rating of the protection device (fuse or circuit breaker). Most 120V household wall receptacles are rated at 15 amps.
Can two 2000 watt spotlights be plugged into the same 120 volt circuit?
power/voltage=Amperage. If the circuit is rated above 33.4 Amps it can.
Can a 14 AWG solid copper wire that's 15 feet long carry a load of 40 amps?
No, a #14 conductor is only rated for 15 amps. If the wire insulation is rated for 90 degrees C and is connected to a 90 degree rated circuit breaker the ampacity can be raised to 25 amps.
Can you use a 20 amp microwave in a 15 amp home?
yes u can by changing the fuseA more intelligent answerNo! NEVER use a fuse of larger current capacity than the circuit was designed to safely handle. The answer given above will result in a serious risk of fire. A circuit that was designed for 15 amps will overheat if you do as suggested above. Contact a licensed electrician to make the necessary changes to your electrical system so that you can use the larger microwave.
Can you use a 20 amp fuse and wire rated for it in a 15 amp outlet?
You can use the wire rated for 20 amps on a 15 amp receptacle but you can not use a 20 amp fuse on any device rated at 15 amps. This is a tricky part of the code about receptacle outlets, You can use a 15 amp duplex outlet on a 20 amp circuit. (duplex outlet two devices can plug in) If it is a single outlet then the outlet must be rated 20 amp. NEC table210.21(B)(3). ============ A 15 amp duplex receptacle can be wired to a 20 amp rated circuit. This means the breaker OR fuse protecting the circuit can be rated 20 amps if the wire is also rated at 20 amps (12 AWG). --Sparkfighter
What do amps do in a series circuit?
The amps (ampiers) decrease when in a series circuit ( with a light bulb)
How many amps flows through a microwave?
Depends on how many watts the microwave is.
