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Can you use a double pole 15 amp breaker in place of a 20 amp single pole breaker for a 12000 BTU air conditioner?
If the 12,000 BTU A/C only requires 20 amps to run then yes you can use the same 12 gauge wire but you cannot change it to a 15 amp breaker. You will need to install a 20 amp double pole breaker. If it requires more than 20 amps you will have to replace the wiring and breaker.
How many amps doe it take to trip a 20 amp breaker?
20 amps on the circuit will trip it unless it is is broken. Then it may trip with a lower current or not at all... Any resistance added to the circuit from a bad or dirty connection will add to the total current causing it to trip sooner than expected.
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.
Does a 20 amp breaker deliver 20 amps on the wire?
The breaker's function is to protect the circuit so that no more than 20 amps flow. The ability to create the 20 amp flow comes from the voltage supplied by the power company and the load you connect to the supply through the breaker. The breaker is just a switch that "opens" if the current flowing through it is to high. It has no role in generating the current.
Is 30 amp double pole breaker ok for 4800 watt wall heater?
Yes, a 30 amp double pole breaker would be suitable for a 4800 watt wall heater. Since watts equals volts multiplied by amps, this wall heater on a 240-volt circuit would draw 20 amps (4800 watts/240 volts), which is less than the 30 amp capacity of the breaker.
What is the maximum amperage rating for a double breaker 20 amp?
The maximum amperage rating for a double breaker 20 amp is 20 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.
Can you use a double pole 15 amp breaker in place of a 20 amp single pole breaker for a 12000 BTU air conditioner?
If the 12,000 BTU A/C only requires 20 amps to run then yes you can use the same 12 gauge wire but you cannot change it to a 15 amp breaker. You will need to install a 20 amp double pole breaker. If it requires more than 20 amps you will have to replace the wiring and breaker.
What is the maximum amperage capacity of a 20 amp breaker box?
The maximum amperage capacity of a 20 amp breaker box is 20 amps.
What is the maximum amperage capacity of a 20 amp mini breaker?
The maximum amperage capacity of a 20 amp mini breaker is 20 amps.
What is the maximum amperage capacity of the 20 amp Challenger breaker?
The maximum amperage capacity of a 20 amp Challenger breaker is 20 amps.
What is the maximum current rating for a 20 amp Murray breaker?
The maximum current rating for a 20 amp Murray breaker is 20 amps.
What is the maximum load capacity of a Challenger 20 amp breaker?
The maximum load capacity of a Challenger 20 amp breaker is 20 amps.
What is the maximum current rating for a 20 amp Siemens breaker?
The maximum current rating for a 20 amp Siemens breaker is 20 amps.
What is the maximum current rating for a 20 amp fuse breaker?
The maximum current rating for a 20 amp fuse breaker is 20 amps.
What is the appropriate breaker size for a washer?
The appropriate breaker size for a washer is typically 15-20 amps.
How many amps doe it take to trip a 20 amp breaker?
20 amps on the circuit will trip it unless it is is broken. Then it may trip with a lower current or not at all... Any resistance added to the circuit from a bad or dirty connection will add to the total current causing it to trip sooner than expected.
