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Will your spa work with a 40 amp breaker even if it says 50 amp on the plate?

No, because if you switch a 50-amp load on, it will blow a 40-amp circuit breaker if the load exceeds 40 amps, which is likely.


Can you get electrocuted if the switch is off but the breaker is on?

Yes you can. The proper wiring of a switch is to bring the hot wire to the top of the switch terminal and connect the load to the bottom of the switch. When the breaker is turned off it disconnects the voltage from the top of the switch and the switch is then safe to work on. By not turning the breaker off, the voltage is present at the top of the switch which could subject you to a nasty shock if you come into contact with it.


Duplex receptacle circuit given 15 amp breaker 225 amp load?

A 15 amp breaker is not sufficient for a 225 amp load. You would need a breaker that matches the load current, such as a 225 amp breaker. Using a 15 amp breaker for a 225 amp load would cause the breaker to trip immediately due to overcurrent.


What is the capacity in amperes 20 amp circuit breaker supplying a continuous load?

For a continuous load the circuit breaker is set 25% higher than the load current. So a 20-amp breaker is used with a continuous 16-amp load.


Why would a circuit breaker switch spark?

A circuit breaker switch could spark due to a buildup of heat or a high level of current flowing through it. This can lead to arcing between the contacts inside the breaker, resulting in sparking. Additionally, loose connections or damage to the breaker can also cause sparking.

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Why 630 amps load breaker switch is used in ht line?

A circuit breaker is necessary to protect the equipment from faults.


Why won't the breaker switch turn on?

The breaker switch may not turn on due to a tripped circuit, overload of electrical current, or a faulty breaker switch. It is important to troubleshoot the issue by checking for any tripped circuits, unplugging devices to reduce the load, and consulting an electrician if needed.


What is oil circuit breaker?

An oil circuit breaker is a breaker that is immersed in a tank of insulating oil. The tank has two electrical bushings through the tank to allow the supply and load to be connected to the breaker. These breakers can be opened under a heavy amperage load. The insulating oil is used to extinguish the arc that is produced when opening a switch under load.


Will your spa work with a 40 amp breaker even if it says 50 amp on the plate?

No, because if you switch a 50-amp load on, it will blow a 40-amp circuit breaker if the load exceeds 40 amps, which is likely.


Can you get electrocuted if the switch is off but the breaker is on?

Yes you can. The proper wiring of a switch is to bring the hot wire to the top of the switch terminal and connect the load to the bottom of the switch. When the breaker is turned off it disconnects the voltage from the top of the switch and the switch is then safe to work on. By not turning the breaker off, the voltage is present at the top of the switch which could subject you to a nasty shock if you come into contact with it.


Which is easier to use a fuse or a breaker switch?

A breaker switch is easier to use.


How is a Load applied to a ac generator?

The load conductor is connected to the load side of the generator breaker. Once the generator is up to speed the load breaker is closed and the voltage is then applied to the load.


Duplex receptacle circuit given 15 amp breaker 225 amp load?

A 15 amp breaker is not sufficient for a 225 amp load. You would need a breaker that matches the load current, such as a 225 amp breaker. Using a 15 amp breaker for a 225 amp load would cause the breaker to trip immediately due to overcurrent.


What is the capacity in amperes 20 amp circuit breaker supplying a continuous load?

For a continuous load the circuit breaker is set 25% higher than the load current. So a 20-amp breaker is used with a continuous 16-amp load.


Why would a circuit breaker switch spark?

A circuit breaker switch could spark due to a buildup of heat or a high level of current flowing through it. This can lead to arcing between the contacts inside the breaker, resulting in sparking. Additionally, loose connections or damage to the breaker can also cause sparking.


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 size breaker do you need for a well pump?

A breaker is based on the amperage that is drawn by the pump motor load. Find the full load amperage of the motor. The wire fed from the breaker has to be rated at 125% of the motors full load amperage. The breaker for motors have to be over sized, usually 250% of the motors full load amps.