A simple voltage tester. Just check both sides of the breaker where the wire comes in
A 60 amp 2-pole breaker can handle up to 14,400 watts (60 amps x 240 volts). This is because a 2-pole breaker provides 240 volts, which is the typical voltage for larger appliances and machinery.
30X240=7200
I assume you have a 30 amp two pole 220 volts breaker. Check the voltage source. If the source voltage is 220V, but out let voltage is 120 then the breaker must be faulty, a high resistance or partial open circuit could have caused the reduced voltage at the breaker outlet.
Yes, a 30 amp double pole breaker would be suitable for a 4800 watt wall heater. Since watts equals volts multiplied by amps, this wall heater on a 240-volt circuit would draw 20 amps (4800 watts/240 volts), which is less than the 30 amp capacity of the breaker.
If the power requirement is 120 volts it will be connected to a single pole breaker rated at the amperage requirement of the air conditioner. If the voltage of the air conditioner is 240 volts, then a two pole breaker will be required.
The maximum voltage capacity of a 240V single pole breaker is 240 volts.
A double pole breaker controls two hot wires and provides 240 volts of power, while a single pole breaker controls one hot wire and provides 120 volts of power.
A 60 amp 2-pole breaker can handle up to 14,400 watts (60 amps x 240 volts). This is because a 2-pole breaker provides 240 volts, which is the typical voltage for larger appliances and machinery.
30X240=7200
A single pole breaker will be 120 volts. But to make 100% sure test it with a volt meter.
In North America a two pole breaker will be used in the distribution panel for a supply of 240 volts for a 240 volt load.
I assume you have a 30 amp two pole 220 volts breaker. Check the voltage source. If the source voltage is 220V, but out let voltage is 120 then the breaker must be faulty, a high resistance or partial open circuit could have caused the reduced voltage at the breaker outlet.
240 volts maximum.
Yes, a 30 amp double pole breaker would be suitable for a 4800 watt wall heater. Since watts equals volts multiplied by amps, this wall heater on a 240-volt circuit would draw 20 amps (4800 watts/240 volts), which is less than the 30 amp capacity of the breaker.
The electric furnace operates on 240 volts so a two pole breaker is needed.
The maximum voltage rating for a 120/240 VAC breaker is 240 volts.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service. 230 to 240 volts on any size two pole breaker on single phase installations. The voltage varies from location to location from different utility power companies.