To determine the right circuit breaker size for an air conditioner we look at both the minimum and maximum size allowable.
Main circuit breaker sizes.
Are the most common breakers used in homes.
Handle 15 to 30 amps.
Full size 1 inch wide half size 1 2 inch wide and twin tandem 1 inch wide with two.
This is the main circuit breaker and its amperage rating will be something like 60 100 150 or 200 amps.
120v can t be used on 240v circuit and vice versa.
240v can be used for 120v 240v but not for 277v commercial applications 120 277 can be used for 120v 240v and 277v.
Supply 120v to a circuit.
The main circuit breaker may be bolted in place or it may be a snap in breaker similar to those serving branch circuits.
Look at the bare wire the breaker will be protecting.
Protect one energized wire.
Look at the wire s insulation for its printed gauge.
Available in three types.
Cb characteristic trip curves.
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.
If the wire is brass in color it is.
The maximum size will be clearly labeled on the.
If the wire is silver in color it is aluminum.
15a 120v can t be used on 20a 120v circuit.
In addition a circuit breaker rated for.
This is the diameter of.