"Jamie Calder" <jcalder3@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
> Sorry, I meant (2) 120v sockets protected by a 20 amp breaker.
> The 240v socket is also protected with a 20 amp breaker. 2 breakers total.
> The 240 socket I understand but why would the 120v sockets have a 20 amp
> breaker? 4500W / 120V = 37.5 amps.
Possibly they are trying to prevent pulling more than 20 amps out
of a single outlet, but didn't want the additional expense of
installing one breaker per socket? (Most 120v receptacles are rated
at 15A, generally used with 14ga wire, some heavier duty
receptacles, often used in kitchens, are 20A, which are generally
wired with 12ga.) Or, the wiring/contacts/switches running to the
120v side may not be heavy enough to carry more than 20 amps which is
why they limited it to a total of 20A?
It might be worthwhile seeing if you can get a reply from the
manufacturer's tech support dept. to find out why its wired that way.
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