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.
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As stated in the electrical code, circuits are to be loaded to 80 percent of the total capacity when operating in a continuous state..
Watts = volts x amperes. So if your region uses 110 volts, 20 amperes is equivalent to 2200 watts; if your region uses 220 volts, 20 amperes is equivalent to 4400 watts.
high voltage breaking capacity
lick
no, because it is depend on its current carrying capacity. eg-if 25amp current flowing in the ckt then 30amp breaker don't protect the ckt but if it is cross the rated capacity then breaker works.
As stated in the electrical code, circuits are to be loaded to 80 percent of the total capacity when operating in a continuous state..
Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.
yes it is the main breaker
maybe 10 amperes
Watts = volts x amperes. So if your region uses 110 volts, 20 amperes is equivalent to 2200 watts; if your region uses 220 volts, 20 amperes is equivalent to 4400 watts.
find amphere required
the maximum short current that can be safely break by the circuit breaker.
high voltage breaking capacity
lick
no, because it is depend on its current carrying capacity. eg-if 25amp current flowing in the ckt then 30amp breaker don't protect the ckt but if it is cross the rated capacity then breaker works.
high voltage breaking capacity
To find the circuit's capacity you have to look at the breaker or fuse that protects that circuit. On the handle of the breaker you will see a number. that number is the tripping capacity of that particular breaker. On a glass screw in fuse you will see a coloured disk with a number on it that is the capacity that the fuse can handle before opening the circuit. On cartridge fuses the voltage and amperage rating will be printed on the body of the fuse.