2008年1月19日 · On inspection, a 50 amp breaker was noted to have 8 awg copper wire. This was to an outdoor jacuzzi. We know that 40 amps is the max for 8 awg AND we know there are always exceptions to these rules. 60 amp breakers are required to have 6 awg so this seems to be on the fence with the judgement call going to the electrician.

2021年6月10日 · A 50 amp circuit breaker for a range branch circuit would require #6 NM cable which would be stranded. With the information given no one can say one way or another whether or not it is code compliant.

2016年12月28日 · Double pole 50amp breaker =240v * 50 = 12,000 watts (2 handles tied together). If it were a single pole breaker it would be 120v (120v * 50 = 6,000 watts). A 50 amp double pole breaker is the appropriate capacity and voltage for your example range. Btw: I always check the breaker size.

2014年8月5日 · i understand 8 awg thhn wire is exceptable on a 50 amp circuit breaker if run three wire in conduit by itself , Question , does this mean that this would be a dedicated circuit to run a peice of equipment or is it ok to supply a subpanel that would run different circuits ? Yes, THHN is a 90 degree conductor with a 75° C ampacity of 50 amps.

2009年6月6日 · Joe, there are many factors involved, for instance #8 CU THHN is good for 50 amps but 8/3 Romex is not, you would need 6/3 if Romex. Also, there are applications where #12 would be acceptable on a 50 amp circuit, for example a tap on a cooking appliance circuit (210.19(A)exception No 1), or a motor circuit where overload protection is provided ...

2022年3月31日 · The only issue you may have is if the 50 amp is not sufficient amperage for the subpanel needs. Other than that, it is a non issue, because the subpanel is protected by a 50 amp breaker, not a 100 amp. The 100 is merely a disconnect at that point.

2013年8月8日 · Can you feed a sub panel with a GFCI breaker? In order to save $ on multiple GFCI breakers and/or receptacles I want to feed a sub panel to a shop/garage with a 50A GFCI breaker but am not sure if it will nuisance trip because of multiple circuits. The branch circuits in the shop/garage are for an air compressor, lights, and receptacles (and a small beer refrigerator).

2024年11月24日 · Generally speaking, the temperature of a circuit breaker in a panel should not exceed 140degrees F. When it does, this means the circuit breaker is in danger of tripping. As for thermal anomalies when inspecting, and equipment rated like you are using, scan around window and door fenestrations for energy loss, basement outer walls for the lack ...

2014年3月12日 · If any circuit breaker is running abnormally hotter than any other circuit breaker in the set then note it down on your report. What is abnormal ( again my opinion only) if you have a 40-60 degree difference (not including AFCI or GFCI Devices) you need to take a reading from the terminal point…not just the plastic circuit breaker so this ...

2022年4月11日 · Today I had a System Panel with Surge Protector attached to the System Panel. Both the Panel and the Surge Protector were Eaton devices, but the Surge Protector was connected to a 50 Amp Breaker with a 12 Gauge Braided Alum wire. I recommend evaluation by a licensed electrician, but I thought I’d post here in case there is something you folks know that I …