I assume you have a 30 amp two pole 220 volts breaker. Check the voltage source. If the source voltage is 220V, but out let voltage is 120 then the breaker must be faulty, a high resistance or partial open circuit could have caused the reduced voltage at the breaker outlet.
It's the amps that are controlled by the breaker not the volts. You can have a 600 volt 15 amp breaker, you can have a 347 volt 15 amp breaker. The breaker will trip when you exceed 15 AMPS.
This could indicate a voltage drop in the circuit due to poor connections, damaged wiring, or a faulty breaker. Check for loose connections, damaged wires, or a malfunctioning breaker as possible causes of the voltage drop. It's important to address this issue promptly to ensure safety and proper electrical function.
To check if you have 240 volts on a 30 amp two pole breaker, you can use a digital multimeter set to measure voltage. Turn off the breaker, then test between the two breaker terminals and ground. If you read around 240 volts, it indicates that the breaker is providing the right voltage. If not, there may be an issue with the breaker or the wiring.
The equation that you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts / Volts.
For a 10 amp, 250 volt circuit, you should install a circuit breaker rated for at least 10 amps and 250 volts. A common option would be a single-pole, 10 amp circuit breaker designed for 240-250 volt applications. Be sure to check the specifications and compatibility with your specific electrical panel.
It's the amps that are controlled by the breaker not the volts. You can have a 600 volt 15 amp breaker, you can have a 347 volt 15 amp breaker. The breaker will trip when you exceed 15 AMPS.
#12/2wground & a 20 amp breaker should be enough for lights,receptales.
12 volts DC.
This could indicate a voltage drop in the circuit due to poor connections, damaged wiring, or a faulty breaker. Check for loose connections, damaged wires, or a malfunctioning breaker as possible causes of the voltage drop. It's important to address this issue promptly to ensure safety and proper electrical function.
To determine the appropriate amp breaker for a 3700-watt element, you can use the formula: Amps = Watts / Volts. Assuming a standard voltage of 240 volts, the calculation would be 3700 watts / 240 volts = approximately 15.4 amps. It is advisable to use a 20-amp breaker for safety and to accommodate any inrush current, ensuring the breaker can handle the load without tripping.
240 volts maximum.
To check if you have 240 volts on a 30 amp two pole breaker, you can use a digital multimeter set to measure voltage. Turn off the breaker, then test between the two breaker terminals and ground. If you read around 240 volts, it indicates that the breaker is providing the right voltage. If not, there may be an issue with the breaker or the wiring.
On the "hot"wire that comes from the breaker panel the voltage should be from 115 to 120 volts. This is taken from the "hot" wire to either the neutral or the ground wire. If its not then you have a breaker problem or you are on the wrong scale of the test meter.
3000 / 240 = Amps. You de-rate a breaker by 20 % for continuous load like an oven. You could get by with a 20 Amp breaker and 12 AWG wire. However, I would recommend 30 Amps and 10 AWG for an oven for the long run.
A double pole breaker controls two hot wires and provides 240 volts of power, while a single pole breaker controls one hot wire and provides 120 volts of power.
lol. 12v in, only 6 out. looks like your switch is eating 6 volts. Get that out of there. then the other volt drops should come into check. You should only have a .5v total volt drop in the whole circuit; after that problems start to pop up.
The equation that you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts / Volts.