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Asking how many lights can be connected to a breaker is like asking "How long is a piece of string?".
The total amperage of the lights you want to use together at any one time must not exceed the safe load current of the circuit breaker on your lighting circuit.
It is impossible to give a general answer because the total number of lights that can be installed will depend on the wattage and therefore the amperage drawn by each light and also on whether or not they will all be switched on together at the same times of day or night.
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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?
Can you put a 20amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50amp breaker?
No, it is not safe to put a 20 amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50 amp breaker. The total amperage exceeds the capacity of the breaker, which can lead to overheating, tripping, or even a fire hazard. It is recommended to have separate dedicated circuits for each appliance to ensure safety and proper functionality.
Can you put 20amp breaker on 10-2 wire?
No, you should match the breaker size to the wire gauge. A 10-2 wire is typically rated for a 30 amp breaker. Using a 20 amp breaker on 10-2 wire could result in overheating and a potential fire hazard.
Can you put a 50 amp beaker in a 60 amp panel?
I've never heard of a 50 amp b-e-a-k-e-r. You can put a 50 amp b-r- e-a-k-e-r in a 60 amp panel; but you can only have an additional 10 amp breaker along with it. You may need to consider adding another larger panel or a separate 50 amp breaker box.
How many 15 amp receptacles can you put on a 15 amp breaker?
You can typically install multiple 15 amp receptacles on a 15 amp breaker, but the exact number will depend on the specific electrical code regulations in your area and the overall electrical load on the circuit. It's important to ensure that the total load does not exceed the capacity of the breaker to prevent overloading and potential safety hazards.
How many fan and light sets can you put on one breakr?
The number of fan and light sets you can put on one breaker depends on the breaker’s amperage and the wattage of the devices. Generally, a 15-amp breaker can handle about 1,800 watts, while a 20-amp breaker can handle about 2,400 watts. You'll need to calculate the total wattage of your fans and lights combined and ensure it stays within 80% of the breaker's capacity for safety. It's also important to consider the specific electrical codes and guidelines applicable to your area.
New shop 20 amp circuit 32 amp fixture how many fixtures can be put on circuit?
A 32 amp fixture can not be fed from a 20 amp breaker as the breaker will trip every time.
Can you put a 20amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50amp breaker?
No, it is not safe to put a 20 amp water pump and a 30 amp water heater on a 50 amp breaker. The total amperage exceeds the capacity of the breaker, which can lead to overheating, tripping, or even a fire hazard. It is recommended to have separate dedicated circuits for each appliance to ensure safety and proper functionality.
Can you put 20amp breaker on 10-2 wire?
No, you should match the breaker size to the wire gauge. A 10-2 wire is typically rated for a 30 amp breaker. Using a 20 amp breaker on 10-2 wire could result in overheating and a potential fire hazard.
Can you put a 50 amp beaker in a 60 amp panel?
I've never heard of a 50 amp b-e-a-k-e-r. You can put a 50 amp b-r- e-a-k-e-r in a 60 amp panel; but you can only have an additional 10 amp breaker along with it. You may need to consider adding another larger panel or a separate 50 amp breaker box.
Why do you need a 125 amp breaker for a 83 amp furnace?
If you put a 85 amp breaker in there it will overheat from the starting and stopping of the motor. The extra size of the breaker insures that the furnace will run without interruption and without overheating the breaker. And electric motor can draw three times the amperage rated on start up momentarily. This is why there is need of extra amperage ratings.
How many 15 amp receptacles can you put on a 15 amp breaker?
You can typically install multiple 15 amp receptacles on a 15 amp breaker, but the exact number will depend on the specific electrical code regulations in your area and the overall electrical load on the circuit. It's important to ensure that the total load does not exceed the capacity of the breaker to prevent overloading and potential safety hazards.
Can 30 amp breaker be put in number 12 wire?
No, the National Electrical Code book (US) limits the current on a #12 AWG to 20 amps.
240v nema6-50r outlet wired with 6 gauge wire and 50 amp breaker you need to run a heater with a nema 6-30p can you simply put a 30 amp receptical in place of the 50 amp receptical?
Not legally because the rating of the 30 amp receptacle would have a 50 amp breaker ahead of it. If you reduced the feed breaker to 30 amps and still use the #6 wire, this would be within the electrical code rules.
Can you use 6 gauge wire on A extension cord and put 30 amp plugs on it?
If your question is can you use a #6 flexible SOOW cord and put a 30 amp plug on it, then yes. The breaker that feeds the receptacle that the cord will plug into can be no larger than a 30 amp breaker. What limits the cord capacity to 30 amps is the ratings of the plug on the end of the cord.
How many led c9 bulbs can you put on a 20 amp breaker?
The number of C9 LED bulbs you can put on a 20-amp breaker depends on the wattage of the bulbs. Typically, C9 LED bulbs use about 0.5 watts each. A 20-amp breaker can handle up to 2400 watts (20 amps x 120 volts), so you could theoretically use around 4800 C9 bulbs (2400 watts ÷ 0.5 watts per bulb). However, it’s advisable to limit the load to 80% of the breaker’s capacity for safety, which would allow for about 3840 bulbs.
How many breakers can be put in a 50 Amp subpanel?
As many as you need. Just make sure the main breaker of the subpanel stays below 50 amps (the rating of the subpanel) and the input to the subpanel, whichever is lower.
Can I put a 40amp 2pole breaker on a 1 horse power well pump I am using?
No, the breaker size is too big. A 1 HP, 230 volt motor draws 8 amps. The electrical code recommends for a motor with a full load amps of 8 amp that it use either 25 amp non time delay fuse, 15 amp time delay fuse or a 20 amp two pole breaker. These sizes will work up to 11 amp full load amps.
