what size circuit breaker do you need for this? I have a 30 amp 240 cplug pre wired and assume this would be OK for a 16 AMP but not 30 amp charger?
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It will work but then you are not protected in an overload. Should have a 20amp breaker. The circuit can handle it, wire & breaker, but the charger would not trip the breaker if there was an overload. Simply just change the breaker to a 20 Amp.
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We had a 50 amp breaker that our electrician/handyman changed out for a 30 amp when he installed this charger, and it has performed just fine for the past 18 months (daily use on our Chevy Volt).
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Yes. My 30 amp breaker works great with the 16 amp charger. The upper limits of a breaker should not be challenged by the device it is protecting. Talk to an electrician if you are using a 30 amp charger ... just to make sure your wiring, length of run, etc., won't cause you problems.
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I have had my compressor on a 15A circuit for over a year and never tripped a breaker. Just keep in mind, that could change with what else you have running on that circuit. I don't think you will have any problems under normal usage.
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They might recommend in the manual, but what I run is 20 amp breaker on 110v, because if you use it as a portable, that's what a typical circuit would be anyways,plus 110v wiring is usually 600v(15 to 20amp breakers) and not recommended for higher than 20 amp breakers in a house breaker box! and I have a 50 amp on the 220v , that's what I had my previous welder on also!
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Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. This Power Supply does NOT come with circuit breakers. This series power supply is rated 30 amps max, so what you should have is a 3020 style breaker with 2 toggle switches. Just a standard Residential CB. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and feel free to visit us on our website! Kind Regards, andrea - RV Parts Inc.
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8 to 12 amps isn't much this cord is much heavier than that. I'm sure it would work the way you asking just make sure the hot wires are the same from the breaker box to the charger. Are you sure a volt charger is 120v. You will need a 50amp plug wired up for 120v. The male plug on the end will not plug into a standard 120v outlet.
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Those are the old current ratings. Now, it is 120/240, and this is a 120 volt product (normal household current). It does call for its own 20 amp breaker protected circuit, but I did not install one. I ran it on the same circuit which has handled two bathrooms and their exhaust fans for 50+ years. I have had no problem with tripped breakers when using my heater function, exhaust function, light and other lights on that circuit simultaneously. If you go that route but start tripping the breaker on the circuit, you will have to run a new line with a dedicated breaker.
626008
Yes. Assuming the wire coming out of the 20amp fuse (or circuit) is sized for 20amps, you should be ok. 14AWG should be fine. I personally wouldn't risk it with a 16AWG.
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Yes (it's actually 240V). You have to use two adjacent breakers (within either the 6 upper 15A, or the 4 lower 20A). The unit comes with two removable handle ties, and you need one of these for each 240V circuit you need. I used the uppermost two 15A breakers for a 240 V well connection, and it works fine.
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ZyPhReX, This chargers real ability is to convert 24V panels to 12V or 12V panels to 24V. The output amperage is based on the output voltage as far as I know. So this MPPT controller will handle 240w outputting to 12v. 480w outputting to 24V. I would recommend a ~250w 24v panel, this changer, at 12V. Or 2 ~250w 24v panels, this charger, at 24V. You can wire them in series up to 100v. Realize that 12v panels run at about 15v and 24v panels run at about 30v.Hope I helped.
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You should contact your electricity company to find out whether they offer any financial assistance with the installation of your charger. Next, have an electrician give you a quote for the installation of the charger. He/she will locate the panel for you. You'll need room in the panel for a 220/240 Volt 40A circuit. Good charger. Best of luck
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yes it will work very well.the item is rated for 20 amps but the circuit breaker feeding that item will only allow 16 amps on a steady basis. i use these in my electrical service business and find them a good product if applied properly.
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The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts... » Read More The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. « Show Less
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You will probably need a adapter, it just comes with a standard 120 V plugin. I am not a expert by any means but you would not be able to plug it into a 240 outlet. Hope this helps.
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The receptacle needed for the 240V is a NEMA 6-20, and needs to be on a 20A breaker.
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You should ask DeWalt; I am sure they may have a device that will allow you to plug the charger to a 240 volt without destroying the charger .
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26 1/2X18 1/8 You realize this is a 240V. I don't recall for sure but I think it is 30A requiring #10 wire and breaker.
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I agree with the other responder. It all depends on the current draw from your AC. If it pulls more than 20 amps you could trip a circuit breaker depending on the load rating of the breaker. I've run my AC on this adapter but the circuit I connected to had a 30 amp rating. When I tried to operate the AC on a 20 amp circuit, it would trip the breaker.