2007-12-05 06:23:50 · 6 answers · asked by samsonite 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Household devices are required to run at 110-125 volts and most are rated at 115 volts so 1725 watts for a 15 amp cord or circuit. It is generally considered to be a good idea to not run at the exact rating of the breaker or fuse using this voltage because the voltage can rise, increasing the amps and breakers and fuses age and trip on their own. 80% is a number commonly suggested, in this case it is easier to just to suggest 1500 watts which is about 13 amps.
2007-12-05 06:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-06 15:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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OK...you can't just install a larger breaker unless you want to risk an electrical fire or property damage. Make sure the circuit is off, remove the recepticle you wish to use (which by code should be a GFCI in a kitchen), then check the wires inside the outlet box. If they are #12 then you are safe to install a 20A breaker if the new oven does trip the 15A breaker. If they are #14 you cannot change the breaker size. If you are stuck with only 15A circuit, I would recommend running a test with the toaster oven to see if the breaker will trip. If it does look into hiring a professional to install a "dedicated" 20A circuit in your kitchen. It should not be too costly, and your new oven will work...safely.
2016-03-29 05:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ring main is designed to help with large loads
You don't give the voltage ...so the Watts cannot be defined
For 230 Volts 3.5 KW Max
for 115 Volts 1.7 KW Max
The circuit breaker might have other ideas
We have a cooker or water heater
wired separately rating 30Amps
2007-12-05 09:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best answer is wrong. Over the years the grid has been brought up in voltage such that household voltage is now closer to 120 vac. Additionally the NEC (National Electric Code) limits the *continuous* load on household (and most other) breakers to 80% of the rated (marked) value. Thus the correct equation (IAW the building codes and laws in most states) is 120v x 15a x 0.80 = 1440 watts.
2014-03-08 11:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by 1FreeRadical 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Power=voltagexcurrent (P=IV)
if your local voltage is 120 Volts single phase
P=15x110
P=1650watts
2007-12-05 06:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If V=120, why did you muliply by 110?
2007-12-05 08:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by Johneye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋