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What are the standard size circuit breaker amperages?

In North America the standard sizes for breakers are 15, 20, 30, and 40 amps. The 15 amp size breaker is used in general circuit wiring. The 20 amp size breaker is used for dedicated appliance receptacles, hot water tank and baseboard heating. The 30 amp size breaker is used for a clothes dryer. The 40 amp size breaker is used for the electric range.

Why use 3 wire 240 volt receptacle instead of a 4 wire 240 volt receptacle?

Use the 4 wire if possible. You would only use a 3 wire for an old appliance.
You shouldn't if possible. The 3 wire has no neutral wire as the 4 wire does. Som applications require the use of a 3 wire and some don't.

What is the standard height of outdoor 220 volts outlet?

There are no standard heights required for outside receptacles. Usually they are in accordance with the equipment that they are to supply voltage for. In areas that receive a high snow level they are positioned at a height so as to be accessible year round.

Is is ok if the lighting fixture ground wire is wrapped around the bottom of the chain and the ground wire from the light box is connected to the ground screw on the mounting crossbar?

If you are referring to a porcelain or plastic ceiling light fixture most do not have a place to connect the ground wire. You cannot ground these type fixtures. Just connect the ground wire to the mounting crossbar and forget about connecting it to the light itself. It is on the ceiling and will never be touched unless you change the bulb and then you will have the switch in the off position. It is perfectly safe.

Is there a required distants around a electrical disconnect box?

Yes, it is 36" clearance in front of the box and 30" clearance on either side of a service panel or disconnect.

What gauge wire is needed for 7.5 amps?

AWG # 14 is the smallest wire you can install in a home and it can only be used in living areas. It will carry 15 amps.

What size conductor is needed to carry 25 amps 120 volt AC over 400 feet?

A #4 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 25 amps for 400 feet on a 120 volt system.

How many amps is needed to run a 1450 watt coffee maker?

A 1450 watt coffee maker will use around 13 amps at 110 volts.

What size breaker does it take to run a outdoor well?

Normally AWG #10 wire on a 30 amp breaker but it really depends on the size of the pump. The pump manufacture will specify the size wire and size breaker needed.

What does pir in lighting stand for?

PIR = passive infared They detect motion and then activate a switch to turn things on and off

Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?

Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.

How many amps can 4 ought aluminum wire carry?

Aluminum 4/0 wire car carry 180 amps at at 75 degrees Fahrenheit or 205 amps at 90 degrees. .

How many amps can be put on a 125 amp service?

You should not load a 125 amp panel any more than 100 amps.

What is the AWG of 7 strands of AWG 33 wire?

Use a wire table to find the cross-section area of #33 wire, multiply by 7, then find the AWG for that cross-section.

What are the two wires for?

On what? IS this an outlet or a switch?

What is the importance of an electrical switch?

It allow you to disconnect power to an electrical device with the flip of a switch.

Is it safe to use 10 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker for a microwave?

No, 10 gauge wire requires the use of a 30 amp breaker. A 20 amp breaker is only used on 12 gauge wire.

Is a 50 amp sub panel enough to do a bathroom and kitchen?

Possibly if the kitchen does not have an electric over and electric cook-top and no eclectic water heater in the bathroom. If they are electric have an electrician evaluate what is being powered in the kitchen and the bathroom to determine if a 50 amp sub-panel is large enough. I would for sure at least go with a 60 amp sub-panel.

Does Home Depot have gauge wire?

Yes, they sell just about in home wire you will need.