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How can you connect a 230V 27A single phase European appliance whose cable contains brown blue and yellow-green wires to a 30A 220V breaker in the US?
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Asking this type of question usually means you aren't ready to do this yourself.
If you get any detailed "how to do it" answer here, you might attempt to do something you shouldn't be doing, and that may cost someone a shock, a home fire, or their life.
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As I don't know what you are trying to power, be sure to check the frequency requirements (50/60hz) before you start. Most appliances won't mind, but better safe than sorry.
As another poster pointed out
- Green/Yellow is ground. Bare wire in the US
- Brown is hot. Black is hot in the US
- Blue is Neutral. Connect this to the Red hot wire as we can't use the US neutral. (It is a Neutral for a 120V hot.)
- If you encounter a White wire in your supply cable, cap it with a wire nut. That is the neutral for 120V we are not using in this appliance.
Also, as you are only 3A away from the limit on the circuit you may want to consider running a 40A line to this appliance. Make sure all the wiring can handle it, though, including the wiring in the device.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed
If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power
at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work
AND
always use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes
(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)
to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
What else can I help you with?
Installing a 120volt appliance what breaker is needed at the electric box?
For a 120-volt appliance, a single-pole breaker with a rating suitable for the appliance's power requirements should be installed in the electric box. The amperage rating of the breaker should match the current draw of the appliance to ensure proper protection and operation. It is important to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate breaker size for your specific appliance.
What happens when you plug a 30 amp appliance into a 50 amp breaker?
The appliance works perfectly. If you did it the other way around (50amps on a 30amp breaker, you would be tripping the breaker. Think of it as a mercury thermometer. The circuit breaker is the maximum temperature and the load on that breaker is the mercury. If the load is lower than the max, everything works beautifully. If the load becomes greater than the maximum rating, then things starting popping.
What size circuit breaker do you need for a 7 amp appliance?
For a 7 amp appliance, you would typically use a 10 amp circuit breaker to provide sufficient protection. It is recommended to always use a breaker with a slightly higher rating than the appliance's current draw to prevent nuisance tripping and ensure safety.
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 hook up a two pole 20 amp breaker to a 30 amp outlet for a dryer?
Probably not. If the appliance has multiple heating levels then you might get away with it. In this scenario you would only be able to use 30 amps of the appliance's 40 amp capacity before the breaker would trip.
Installing a 120volt appliance what breaker is needed at the electric box?
For a 120-volt appliance, a single-pole breaker with a rating suitable for the appliance's power requirements should be installed in the electric box. The amperage rating of the breaker should match the current draw of the appliance to ensure proper protection and operation. It is important to consult with a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate breaker size for your specific appliance.
What happens when you plug a 30 amp appliance into a 50 amp breaker?
The appliance works perfectly. If you did it the other way around (50amps on a 30amp breaker, you would be tripping the breaker. Think of it as a mercury thermometer. The circuit breaker is the maximum temperature and the load on that breaker is the mercury. If the load is lower than the max, everything works beautifully. If the load becomes greater than the maximum rating, then things starting popping.
What size circuit breaker do you need for a 7 amp appliance?
For a 7 amp appliance, you would typically use a 10 amp circuit breaker to provide sufficient protection. It is recommended to always use a breaker with a slightly higher rating than the appliance's current draw to prevent nuisance tripping and ensure safety.
What is the function of a washer breaker in a household appliance?
A washer breaker in a household appliance is a safety device that helps protect the appliance and the electrical system from damage caused by electrical overloads or short circuits. It automatically shuts off the power to the appliance if it detects a problem, preventing potential hazards such as fires or electrical shocks.
Can you use a fifty amp circuit breaker for a forty amp appliance?
Yes.
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.
What is the purpose of a circuit breaker for an oven and how does it function to protect the appliance from electrical overloads?
The purpose of a circuit breaker for an oven is to protect the appliance from electrical overloads. It functions by automatically shutting off the power to the oven when it detects a surge in electrical current, preventing damage to the appliance and reducing the risk of fire.
If a breaker is rated for 30 amps and is 2 poles is it ok to put an appliance that draws 50 amps?
The number that is on a breaker is the amount of amperage that the breaker can deliver before it trips. This is the same regardless of how many poles the breaker is.
What is the purpose of a circuit breaker for an electric range and how does it function to protect the appliance from electrical overloads?
The purpose of a circuit breaker for an electric range is to protect the appliance from electrical overloads. It functions by automatically shutting off the power supply to the range when it detects a surge in electrical current, preventing damage to the appliance and reducing the risk of fire.
Can you hook up a two pole 20 amp breaker to a 30 amp outlet for a dryer?
Probably not. If the appliance has multiple heating levels then you might get away with it. In this scenario you would only be able to use 30 amps of the appliance's 40 amp capacity before the breaker would trip.
Where does the vacuum breaker install in the drain line?
A vacuum breaker is usually installed at the top of a vertically-mounted drain pipe leading to a drain. The water drainage hose from an appliance such as a dishwasher or washing machine should never be plumbed directly into a drain stand pipe without a vacuum breaker. The vacuum breaker prevents contaminated water from the drain being sucked back into the appliance if it has a fault.
If you unplug an appliance will it have the same effect on your electricity bill compared to turning off the breaker for that appliance?
No, unplugging an appliance completely cuts off its power supply and will not consume any electricity. Turning off the breaker only stops electricity flow to the appliance but there may still be some minimal energy loss due to standby power or other factors. Unplugging is more effective in reducing electricity consumption.
