What's more likely to trip the breakers?
1. My 3000 W, 9 A airconditioner
2. Two 1500 W, 12 A space heaters running simultaneously
Please explain whether it's the wattage or the amperage that should be taken into account.
2007-06-14 09:28:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Since breakers are current devices, not voltage or wattage, the amperage is what matters.
2007-06-14 09:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-18 12:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the circuit breakers operate on a setting based on Amps, at least 1, maybe both, of the 2 space heaters will be the most likely to trip.
2007-06-14 16:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, if the space heaters are using 12 A, then they aren't 1500W.
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2007-06-14 16:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space heaters are made of resistant materials and have a higher ohm rating than an AC motor found in the air conditioner, therefore, the air conditioner is more likely to blow the fuse on initial turn on due to momentary high start up surge current.
2007-06-14 16:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by MAD MOMMA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋