Cb characteristic trip curves.
Main circuit breaker sizes.
Are the most common breakers used in homes.
The maximum size will be clearly labeled on the.
Supply 120v to a circuit.
In addition a circuit breaker rated for.
In rare instances the main circuit breaker may be mounted at the bottom of the service panel.
Full size 1 inch wide half size 1 2 inch wide and twin tandem 1 inch wide with two.
If the wire is brass in color it is.
120v can t be used on 240v circuit and vice versa.
Protect one energized wire.
If the wire is silver in color it is aluminum.
Available in three types.
Handle 15 to 30 amps.
A cb is designed and evaluated to carry 100 of its rated current for an indefinite period of time under standard test conditions.
Look at the wire s insulation for its printed gauge.
Look at the bare wire the breaker will be protecting.
The main circuit breaker may be bolted in place or it may be a snap in breaker similar to those serving branch circuits.
To determine the right circuit breaker size for an air conditioner we look at both the minimum and maximum size allowable.
120v can only be used for 120v.
15a 120v can t be used on 20a 120v circuit.
How to calculate the main circuit breaker size based on loads.
240v can be used for 120v 240v but not for 277v commercial applications 120 277 can be used for 120v 240v and 277v.