electrical - Is a 40 amp breaker acceptable to use for an induction ...
Mar 30, 2025 · Actual possible maximum power - that appears to be 47.5A (11.4 kW / 240V). Design rating as approved by UL or ETL (or similar) - that appears to be 40A based on "they …
electrical - Why does my electric oven present the option of 40A …
May 29, 2019 · The oven in question states 40A with 120/240 volts. In the installation manual: This range is manufactured with the neutral terminal connected to the cabinet. Use a 3-wire, …
Why is it OK to use a 50 A receptacle on a 40 A circuit?
Can the 8awg wiring (for 40A breaker circuit) handle the over current safely until the 40A breaker trips? Yes. The 8awg wire is rated for 40A at 60 degree C, and 50A at 75 degree C; it should …
Can a 40amp breaker be used safely and without issue with a …
Jun 11, 2019 · This answer needs more upvotes for getting the most important point - if the appliance calls for a 40A breaker, not a 40A or higher breaker, its internal wiring may be …
Is it safe to swap a 30A "Dryer Socket" with a 40A "Range Socket" …
Feb 11, 2021 · Just a clarification, NEMA does not designate a 40A receptacle, the odd code specified receptacle for a 40A breaker is a 50A receptacle (NEMA 10-50 or 14-50). The cord is …
What Wire Should be Used for a 40A 240V Circuit?
Given a 240V 40A circuit is there an official wire type that should be used? I assume there is a building code standard for this somewhere, but I don't really know where to look.
Using a countdown timer to control a 40A 240V contactor
Mar 10, 2023 · An out of the box solution doesn't seem to exist, so I'm looking at controlling a 40A contactor with a countdown timer. I've seen solutions for a mechanical spring wound timer with …
40A GFCI Breaker keeps tripping when charging EV after about 1.5 …
May 29, 2023 · TLDR summary: 40A GFCI breaker powering GFCI EV charger always trips after 1-1.5 hours after charging EV at 32 Amps. Should I replace GFCI breaker with non-GFCI …
Determining wire gauge based on MCA and max fuse size
Feb 13, 2024 · The manual specs Max Fuse Size: 40A, and Min. Circuit Ampacity 29.9. There is a 40A breaker in my panel for this. However, they ran 10ga Romex from there to the disconnect …
Need help with 220v Spa Disconnect - Home Improvement Stack …
Oct 22, 2024 · I acquired a spa that runs on 220v. The manual states that for my model I need the following: Your 220-volt spa pack will require a 40-amp dedicated G.F.C.I. circuit breaker. …