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Can I replace a 60 amp breaker with a 50 amp breaker?
No, almost certainly not. The heat pump documentation specifies the breaker and conductor size, and that’s what must be used. Increasing the breaker size could lead to damage to the equipment and/or property, injury, death, and fire. If the breaker is tripping, it means there’s a problem with the equipment.
How many amps can you put on a 50 amp breaker?
A 50 Amp split phase 120/240 VAC service should be capable of 50 Amps per leg for a total ampacity of 100 Amps.
What would you use a 60 amp breaker for?
The Square D by Schneider Electric Homeline 60 Amp Two-Pole Circuit Breaker is used for overload and short-circuit protection. Homeline load centers are compatible with this breaker.
Can I use a 60 amp breaker for a stove?
A standard kitchen range with four burners and an oven could draw 30, 40 or 50 amps. But a large commercial unit, or one with features like a convection oven or quick-heat burners, draw 50 to 60 amps. You don’t want to underestimate the oven breaker size, or it will trip whenever you turn the stove on.
How much can you run off 60 amps?
Newer homes have 100 to 200. The amount of power that each circuit can handle is the number of volts (usually 120) times the number of amps. Therefore, that 60 amp circuit can handle 7200 watts.
Can I use a 60 amp breaker?
The maximum full load current that can be safely carried by a 60 amp breaker is 80 percent of that value or 48 amps. There are limited classes of electrical distribution that can safely carry 100 percent of their rating but they generally start above 600 amps.
What size wire is needed for a 60 amp breaker?
4 AWG
For 60 ampere breakers, electricians and professionals suggest using a wire size gauge ranging from 6 AWG to 4 AWG. All household wires have a rating of at least 600V, so only amperage really matters when it comes to determining wire gauge.
What size wire do I need for a bigger breaker?
The wire size is a really big deal. My sources are telling me that to have a bigger breaker than 50A, the cable must be 4 AWG copper, or 2 AWG aluminum (which is totally OK to use) – however in that case you are good for 60 or 70 amps.
Can I change the size of the breaker on my heat pump?
No, almost certainly not. The heat pump documentation specifies the breaker and conductor size, and that’s what must be used. Increasing the breaker size could lead to damage to the equipment and/or property, injury, death, and fire.
What happens if you increase the size of a breaker?
Increasing the breaker size could lead to damage to the equipment and/or property, injury, death, and fire. If the breaker is tripping, it means there’s a problem with the equipment. Locate and fix the problem, or replace the equipment.
What size breaker do I need for a heat pump auxiliary?
The heat pump auxiliary load is actually listed to take a 60A breaker. AND First clue: the heat pump auxiliary heater is tripping a breaker often. That shouldn’t happen at all.