To calculate the watts on a 2-pole breaker, you can use the formula: Watts = Volts × Amperes. First, determine the voltage (typically 240 volts for residential 2-pole breakers) and the amperage rating of the breaker. Multiply these two values together to find the total wattage. For example, a 30-amp, 240-volt breaker would provide 7,200 watts (30 A × 240 V = 7,200 W).
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.
The largest 2 pole breaker typically available for residential use is a 200 amp breaker. This breaker is commonly used for main electrical panels to provide power to the entire home.
The term "double pole" usually means a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space as a normal single pole breaker. If this is what you mean, no, you cannot. There is no potential, or voltage, between the wire terminals. If by "double pole" you mean what is usually called a 2-pole breaker, which is a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space of 2 single pole breakers, then yes, you can use this breaker and 12/2 wire to produce a 220v circuit.
A pole In a circut breaker refers to the number of circuts it controls, single pole only controls one, double controls 2 at same time
Yes, a 2 pole 60 amp ITE Gould or Westinghouse breaker can replace a 2 pole 60 amp T and B unit as long as they have the same voltage rating and fit properly in the panel. It is important to make sure that the replacement breaker is compatible with your specific panel model.
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.
The largest 2 pole breaker typically available for residential use is a 200 amp breaker. This breaker is commonly used for main electrical panels to provide power to the entire home.
The maximum current rating of a 2 pole 25 amp breaker is 25 amps.
The maximum current rating of a 2 pole 60 amp breaker is 60 amps.
If the load is rated 220 or 230 or 240 volts (all the same thing), and specifies a wattage rating, that wattage rating is at the double pole voltage. You wouldn't make any adjustments to it. The load should also indicate the input current in Amps, which is used for sizing your breaker. If not, watts=amps x volts, so amps=watts/volts. For example, a 3800 Watt heater at 240v would require 15.83 amps. The breaker for this circuit would be 125 percent of that (safety factor), or 20 amps, 2 pole.
The maximum current rating for a 2 pole breaker that can handle 25 amps is 25 amps.
The term "double pole" usually means a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space as a normal single pole breaker. If this is what you mean, no, you cannot. There is no potential, or voltage, between the wire terminals. If by "double pole" you mean what is usually called a 2-pole breaker, which is a breaker with 2 handles that attaches in the space of 2 single pole breakers, then yes, you can use this breaker and 12/2 wire to produce a 220v circuit.
can a 20 amp double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different 120 v circuits using 14 - 2 wire
A pole In a circut breaker refers to the number of circuts it controls, single pole only controls one, double controls 2 at same time
AWG 12/2 requires the use of a 20 amp single pole breaker.
A 2 pole breaker is a type of circuit breaker that controls two separate electrical circuits simultaneously. It is commonly used in applications where a higher voltage or larger electrical load is required. The 2 pole breaker functions by opening the circuit when an overload or short circuit occurs, thereby protecting the electrical system from damage.
The maximum electrical load that can be safely handled by a 20 amp 2-pole breaker is 40 amps.