2006-12-14 05:16:38 · 6 answers · asked by hi there 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
That depends on the wiring, what type of panel you have and what other breakers are in it.
2006-12-14 05:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I don't know your county code, but here in Bainbridge, Georgia a person can only have four receptacles on one circuit, even then it requries a 20 amp breaker and #12 wire. Five receptacles on a 10 amp breaker is just too much. Theres a reason the breaker is tripping and the reason is over amperage, This means the circuit is drawing more than 10 amps, as you well know. The main thing you want to look at is the size of the wire to the receptacles. If the wire is too small and you increase the amperage of the breaker you will stand a chance of the wire heating and possibly causing a fire before the breaker trips out. You can call your county inspector and they will tell you everything you need to know on your house wiring and will even supply you with a wiring code, if your nice!! If you have any questions or need help finding your inspector E-mail me @ ringomale39@yahoo.com...................Please dont just increase the size of the breaker without getting more info. you could stand a chance of overheating the circuit. good luck
2006-12-14 05:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by wildone 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
# 1 it should be a 15 amp breaker min reqwired 2ed it should be on 14/3 or 14/2 wire if ur wire is a 12/2 then u can get away with a 20 amp breaker if u over power your wire it could start fire so hire a electrition or better yet get the proper permit if u wana do it urself it should be inspected and tested buy a proper knowleage able person 4 ur safety and ur familys safety
2006-12-14 05:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by drvshaftdrew 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
What do you have plugged into those 5 receptacles? If the circuit was designed for 10 amps don't f--- with it 'cause you'll be a crispy critter. If you're on a 220 volt service and your outlets are grounded go to 15-20. Better yet, call an electrician.
2006-12-14 05:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by canela 5 · 0⤊ 6⤋
The maximum size of the breaker is no more than the smallest outlet can handle, and that's only if the wire is the proper size.
2006-12-14 05:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
10 amp
2006-12-14 05:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Golly Geewiz 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋