Three 40 A breakers vs one 125 A breaker (2-pole)
Jan 12, 2022 · Going for 3x40 works on almost all panels. Unless you're totally full, in which case you likely can't spare 120A of current anyway. In addition, the design may be easier to use 3 heating …
Can I get 3 double pole breakers in my circuit breaker?
It needs 3x40 dp breakers, and 100amp service. I have 240v 100amp service and my breaker box is currently full (see below). There are two breakers that can be removed due to un-use. but the rest …
What do the numbers in screw sizes M3, M4 etc. mean?
Jan 29, 2021 · I noticed that in some (many?) countries, screw sizes are listed as "M+number", e.g. M3, M4, M5 and so on. What does this size designation mean?
Can I replace a 30A breaker with a 40A breaker for a new water heater?
Feb 14, 2018 · I have a 30 amp circuit breaker installed for my tank type hot water heater. I would like to replace the hot water heater with a tankless hot water heater that requires a 40 amp circuit breaker. ...
Understanding the wiring of 2-Pole Quad Circuit Breakers
May 29, 2019 · I only want to understand the concept, so you dont have to address if my panel accepts tandem breakers or a certain brand of breakers. I will also omit any reference to ground wires for …
What's the amperage on a circuit breaker that's "linked" together?
On our circuit breaker, we have several circuits that are linked together by a metal handle. For instance, there are several cases of three 20A circuits all linked together, meaning you can only fl...
Can running both elements of a water heater at the same time increase ...
Hint: Look at the feed Apr 11, 2015 at 1:06 Dual input, separate breaker, yes. Also both elements have a high limit, rather than only the top one. And then there are the cute 120A (3x40) "electric tankless" …