120v can t be used on 240v circuit and vice versa.
Main circuit breaker sizes.
If the wire is brass in color it is.
Full size 1 inch wide half size 1 2 inch wide and twin tandem 1 inch wide with two.
The main circuit breaker may be bolted in place or it may be a snap in breaker similar to those serving branch circuits.
This is the diameter of.
Are the most common breakers used in homes.
Cb characteristic trip curves.
15a 120v can t be used on 20a 120v circuit.
Protect one energized wire.
How to calculate the main circuit breaker size based on loads.
Look at the bare wire the breaker will be protecting.
120v can only be used for 120v.
If the wire is silver in color it is aluminum.
A cb is designed and evaluated to carry 100 of its rated current for an indefinite period of time under standard test conditions.
Sizing a circuit breaker.
Available in three types.
Look at the wire s insulation for its printed gauge.
To determine the right circuit breaker size for an air conditioner we look at both the minimum and maximum size allowable.
The maximum size will be clearly labeled on the.
In rare instances the main circuit breaker may be mounted at the bottom of the service panel.
Supply 120v to a circuit.
Handle 15 to 30 amps.