Look at the bare wire the breaker will be protecting.
Main circuit breaker sizes.
Sizing a circuit breaker.
This is the diameter of.
Look at the wire s insulation for its printed gauge.
Protect one energized wire.
15a 120v can t be used on 20a 120v circuit.
Are the most common breakers used in homes.
The main circuit breaker may be bolted in place or it may be a snap in breaker similar to those serving branch circuits.
Handle 15 to 30 amps.
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.
240v can be used for 120v 240v but not for 277v commercial applications 120 277 can be used for 120v 240v and 277v.
Cb characteristic trip curves.
How to calculate the main circuit breaker size based on loads.
If the wire is silver in color it is aluminum.
A cb is designed and evaluated to carry 100 of its rated current for an indefinite period of time under standard test conditions.
In rare instances the main circuit breaker may be mounted at the bottom of the service panel.
This is the main circuit breaker and its amperage rating will be something like 60 100 150 or 200 amps.
Available in three types.
Supply 120v to a circuit.
120v can t be used on 240v circuit and vice versa.
In addition a circuit breaker rated for.