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Circuit Breaker and Buzzing SoundDaniel, from Long Valley, New Jersey asks:
Dave's Reply:
Hobby Shop PowerI am trying to wire in a small hobby wood shop to my house. I don't need any sort of 220, just typical outlets and lighting, as if wiring in another room of the house. Can you power another sub panel from a spare breaker located in the house's beaker panel? Or do you have to run another separate feed from the meter? Dave's Reply:
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15 Amp Circuit Breaker
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Summary: Learn about the 15 Amp Circuit Breaker for home electrical circuits. |
15 Amp 120 Volt Single Pole Circuit Breakers
The 15 amp circuit breaker is a common item in a home electrical service panel and can be found at most major hardware stores and electrical wholesale supply houses. This full size breaker is typically less expensive that a twin or a quad style circuit breaker even though it is a 15 amp size. When adding circuits to a panel that is becoming crowded it is sometimes required to install a twin circuit breaker in order to create space for the new circuit. This ITE Siemens brand circuit breaker is a very reliable brand, however just like anything else care must be taken when installing the circuit breaker and making the wire connection at the screw terminal to ensure a solid contact with the electrical panel and the circuit wire conductor.
Characteristics of a 15Amp Breaker15 Amp Circuit Breaker are found in several Home Electrical Panels |
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A Full Size Breaker This full size 1-pole or single pole 15 amp circuit breaker is one that is commonly found in electrical panels of newer homes or homes that have their electrical service panel replaced with a larger and more up to date electrical service. |
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Switching a Breaker On and Off The 15 amp circuit breaker is commonly use for lighting circuits or general purpose outlets where AFCI protection is not required. The full size enables easy operation for switching the circuit on or off. The middle position of the switch handle would indicate that the circuit breaker has tripped off and would need to be reset. |
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The Breaker Connection to the Electrical Panel This brand of 15 amp circuit breaker has a two sided contact surface which help to create a firm connection with the electrical panel buss. These contact surfaces offer maximum contact because of the flat surface area that will slide over the panel buss. |
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The Breaker Wire Terminal The wire terminal of this 15 amp circuit breaker is easily visible allowing the electrician to see the terminal to make sure the wire has been inserted into the terminal. the size of the screw of the wire terminal is a good size to allow easy tightening and the access to the screw terminal is easily accessed, yet the metal parts of the terminal does not stick which keeps the terminal area safe from unwanted contact exposure. |
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Identifying the Type of Circuit Breaker As with any electrical part, this 15 amp circuit breaker is clearly labeled providing full information about the brand, type and application information that may be necessary in order to make the right selection for an electrical circuit project. |
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