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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.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure 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?
What size breaker is needed for a 240 volt 34 amp hot tub?
Add 25% so it comes to 42 amps
If two 2-volt batteries are connected in a series how many volts are available to the circuit?
The formula you are looking for is Vt = V1 + V2.
Why does a wall switch 'crackle' and the light flicker?
There is a high current draw on the circuit and the switch is getting old. Change out the switch, see if you can find a 20 amp switch as the internal contacts are designed to take the higher amperage. Check how many lamps are in the circuit in watts, add them together and use the formula for amps. Amps = Watts/Volts (120).
Can you wire two 240 volt room air conditioners on one breaker?
This will depend upon the current draw of the ACs as well as the size of the circuit. My guess, based upon what 240V units tend to draw, is that you probably won't be able to, especially if the circuit is only 15 Amps. With a 20 Amp, you MIGHT be able to. You will have to check the nameplates on each unit to find what the current draw is and ADD THEM TOGETHER. And remember that AC units should be considered a continuous load. This is when a load may run for three hours or longer. Here, you must "derate " the circuit by 80%. So a 15 Amp circuit should only have a load of 12 Amps; while a 20 Amp should have a load of only 16 Amps. My best "guesstimate" is that they will need their own circuit.
Room with electric baseboard heaters that add up to 4500 watts which is to much for one 20amp 240 circuit. Can I use a low voltage thermostat with a relay rated for 24 amps on this circuit to fix this?
A low voltage relay will not solve the problem. Even through the relay the current will still be over what the code states is legal for the circuit. The legal wattage applied to a 20 amp circuit is 20 x 240 = 4800. The circuit on electric heat can only be loaded to 80% of the ampacity of the conductor. 4800 x .8 = 3840. However you want to distribute the baseboard heaters, there should not be any more than 3840 watts on the 20 amp 240 volt circuit. If you want to rewire and use #10 wire that is rated at 30 amps then the connected wattage allowed would be 30 x 240 = 7200 x .8 = 5760. A 30 amp circuit is the maximum size that can be used for surface baseboard heating in a single family residence.
How do you add a 240 volt receptacle to 100 amp supply?
The 240 volt receptacle has to have an amperage rating. It is this rating that governs the wire size and breaker size to feed the circuit. The new two pole breaker will be inserted in the 100 amp distribution if space is available and connected to the new wiring that terminates at the new receptacle.
How do you add a switch to a series circuit?
usually in series
If R1 equals 2 and R2 equals 4 in a 12 volt series circuit what is the total circuit resistance?
Series circuit? Add 'em!
What could you add to the circuit to control the bulb?
Switch
What size breaker is needed for a 240 volt 34 amp hot tub?
Add 25% so it comes to 42 amps
How can I add a light switch to an existing circuit?
To add a light switch to an existing circuit, you will need to first turn off the power to the circuit at the breaker box. Then, identify the hot wire in the circuit and connect it to one terminal of the switch. Connect the other terminal of the switch to the light fixture. Finally, connect the neutral wires together. Make sure to follow all safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
If a single phase 240 Volt ac is applied to a full wave bridge rectifier. what will be the resultant dc voltage?
A: the rms value will be169 volts add a capacitor and no load 240 volts and the average will be 153 volts
If two 2-volt batteries are connected in a series how many volts are available to the circuit?
The formula you are looking for is Vt = V1 + V2.
How can I add a light switch to an outlet?
To add a light switch to an outlet, you will need to install a switch in the electrical circuit. This involves cutting the power to the outlet, removing the outlet cover, disconnecting the wires, connecting them to the switch, and then reattaching everything securely. It is important to follow safety precautions and consult a professional if you are unsure.
Add 40 percent to 240?
240 + 40% = 336
How do you add 240v service for electric oven to replace a gas oven?
An electric oven must be on a dedicated circuit. Unless you already have a 220 Volt circuit available, you will have to run a wire from the fuse panel to the stove. Call a licensed electrician.
Why does a wall switch 'crackle' and the light flicker?
There is a high current draw on the circuit and the switch is getting old. Change out the switch, see if you can find a 20 amp switch as the internal contacts are designed to take the higher amperage. Check how many lamps are in the circuit in watts, add them together and use the formula for amps. Amps = Watts/Volts (120).
