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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
Breakers are rated in amperage and by the amount of poles that they have. Your classification of a 220 breaker is described in electrical terminology as a two pole breaker.
Choosing the amperage of the two pole breaker depends upon the 220 volt load that it feeds.
Two pole breakers for 220 volt loads.
Single pole breakers for 120 volt loads.
If the service is only 120 volt then every other bus bar in the panel will be energized. If the panel is a 120/240, then every bus bar in the panel will be energized.
This is how and why a 240 volt load requires a two pole breaker.
To the answer, yes you an use a two pole breaker in a 120 volt service but only one side of the breaker will have voltage on it depending on where it is situated in the panel board.
What else can I help you with?
How can I install a 110 receptacle alongside a 220 receptacle using the 220 receptacle wires for power?
While you can physically do this it violates the Electrical Code. 110 Volt and 220 Volt receptacles are required by the Electrical Code to be on separate breakers for safety reasons, this would put them on the same 220 Volt breaker.
How many 110 volts can be ran on one breaker?
It depends on the amperage of the circuit breaker. For a typical 15 amp circuit breaker, you can run up to 12 outlets or receptacles. However, it is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate number of outlets based on the specific electrical load requirements of the devices being used.
Can you put two 110 wires from different breakers together to get 220?
In an emergency it will heat half your oven or half your water heater because you only have half the supply voltage. The wattage must still meet the demand for the half power, Some special connections may be necessary to use 110 temporarly on the 220 circuits.
Can you plug the 110 - 240V tv to 220 V?
Yes, because 220 is in the range between 110 and 240, as indicated on the label. If it were to say, 110/240, that might be a different question.
Does Korea use 110 or 220 electricity?
South Korea uses 220 volts electricity, whereas North Korea uses 110 volts.
If i don't have 220 service in my house can i use 2 110 lines to make 220?
No.
How do you tap off existing unused 220 wire and convert it to 110 for a plug in?
Take out the double pole breaker, place the white wire on the grounding bar along with the ground wire, install singe pole breaker(size needed) attach black wire onto new breaker and you now have 110 line.
What is the lcm of 110 and 220?
LCM of 110 and 220 is 220.
How do you upgrade household wiring from 110 volt to 220 volt?
your house has 220 you must use a 2 pole breaker. your wiring will change ,not a do it your selfer call someone
How can I install a 110 receptacle alongside a 220 receptacle using the 220 receptacle wires for power?
While you can physically do this it violates the Electrical Code. 110 Volt and 220 Volt receptacles are required by the Electrical Code to be on separate breakers for safety reasons, this would put them on the same 220 Volt breaker.
What is the electrical voltage of a home service panel?
Either 110 v or 220 and 110, depending on how your house is wired.
Why are two 30amps breaker together?
They are in tandem because they power a 220 VAC circuit, rather then a 110 VAC circuit.
Does 220 amp service use more power than 110 amp?
No, they only use the power drawn from the service. The fact that is is 220 amp or 110 amp makes no difference. It is the load that is applied that determines the amount used.
What is 110 times what 220?
110 x 2 = 220
Can you use a 220 volt printer on 110 volt service?
No, unless it is dual rated for 110 - 220 volt use. Check the manual or look at the rating sticker that should be somewhere on the printer.
How do you test a 220 volt breaker?
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.
What is the voltage in US?
110 or 220 for home service. Businesses may require 440 volts.
