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This depends on your local electrical code, however the National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code both state that you must derate circuits to 80% of their maximum electrical capacity, so for a load of 75 amps you must use overcurrent protection and wire rated for 93.5 amps, and since that doesn't exist you must upsize to 100 amps.
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What is type of breaker for 41 amp's?
For a 41 amp load, you would typically use a 50 amp circuit breaker. The general rule is to select a breaker size that is 125% of the continuous load amps or equal to the load amps if it is not a continuous load. In this case, 41 amps is considered a continuous load, so you would round up to the nearest available breaker size, which is 50 amps.
What is the continuous current draw on a 20 amp circuit breaker?
Depends on what you have connected to the circuit. It is less than 10 amps or the breaker would trip. A rule of thumb is you design for about 80% load related to the breaker. For 20 amps that would equal 16 amps.
What percentage a rated breaker can you use?
A breaker can typically be loaded to 80% of its rated capacity for continuous loads. For example, if you have a 20-amp breaker, you should limit the continuous load to 16 amps. However, for non-continuous loads, you can utilize the full 100% of the breaker's rating. Always consult local codes and regulations for specific guidelines.
How many amps can a 20 amp breaker hold on a lightning load?
I'd try to stay about 16 amps to prevent the breaker from nuisance tripping. That is as many as 32 - 60 watt incandescent (normal) lights or 83 - 23 watt CFLs. In practical terms it is hard to overload a single circuit with lights or other small loads (just about anything using a receptacle except the obvious AC unit or vacuum cleaner).
What is the difference between a 30 amp and a 40 amp breaker?
A 30 amp breaker is designed to handle a maximum continuous load of 30 amps, while a 40 amp breaker can handle a maximum continuous load of 40 amps. The 40 amp breaker allows for more current to flow through before tripping, making it suitable for higher power requirements compared to the 30 amp breaker. Always consult with a qualified electrician before adjusting or replacing circuit breakers to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker if the load requires a continuous current of 25 amps?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker should be at least 30 amps to accommodate the continuous current of 25 amps required by the load.
What size fuse required to supply a continuous load of 32 amps?
80% of 40 = 32 amps Load the circuit breaker to 80% choose a conductor to suit the circuit Breaker min.
What is type of breaker for 41 amp's?
For a 41 amp load, you would typically use a 50 amp circuit breaker. The general rule is to select a breaker size that is 125% of the continuous load amps or equal to the load amps if it is not a continuous load. In this case, 41 amps is considered a continuous load, so you would round up to the nearest available breaker size, which is 50 amps.
What is the continuous current draw on a 20 amp circuit breaker?
Depends on what you have connected to the circuit. It is less than 10 amps or the breaker would trip. A rule of thumb is you design for about 80% load related to the breaker. For 20 amps that would equal 16 amps.
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a device that operates at 20 amps?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker needed for a device that operates at 20 amps is 25 amps.
What is the minimum size breaker panel required for a homes main service?
50 amps
How many amps can a 20 amp breaker hold on a lightning load?
I'd try to stay about 16 amps to prevent the breaker from nuisance tripping. That is as many as 32 - 60 watt incandescent (normal) lights or 83 - 23 watt CFLs. In practical terms it is hard to overload a single circuit with lights or other small loads (just about anything using a receptacle except the obvious AC unit or vacuum cleaner).
What is the maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a 125 amp load?
The maximum current rating for the circuit breaker required for a 125 amp load is 125 amps.
What's a double breaker 20 amps and 30 amps?
A double breaker is a breaker that has 2 switches on it. One of the switches is 20 amps and the other is 30 amps.
What is the difference between a 30 amp and a 40 amp breaker?
A 30 amp breaker is designed to handle a maximum continuous load of 30 amps, while a 40 amp breaker can handle a maximum continuous load of 40 amps. The 40 amp breaker allows for more current to flow through before tripping, making it suitable for higher power requirements compared to the 30 amp breaker. Always consult with a qualified electrician before adjusting or replacing circuit breakers to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.
Can you put 20 amps on a 20 amp breaker or do you still use 80 percent?
If the load is continuous you need to observe 80% rule. A 20 Amp breaker will handle short term loads that exceed 16 Amps. Think about it as a heat issue where continuous higher current will heat up components to unacceptable levels.
What breaker for 17.3 amps?
I would suggest a 20 amp breaker. * Added - I would suggest a 25 amp breaker. A slight surge, depending upon what equipment is the source of the 17.3 amp load, should not result in circuit breaker opening. <<>> In North America, the electrical code only allows circuit loading up to 80% on a continuous load. A 20 amp breaker can be legally loaded to 16 amps. A 25 amp breaker can be legally loaded to 20 amps.
