The difference between the 20a and 30a is the plug. If you have a standard polarized plug with two vertical prongs and one ground prong get the 20a. If your outlet has one vertical and one horizontal prong with the grounding prong get the 30a.
Can you use a 20 amp outlet on a 30 amp breaker?
The answer is, No, do not put a 30 Amp breaker in place of a 20 Amp breaker because the wiring is most likelysized for the 20 Amp load and -may- overheat if a 30 Amp load is used with wiring sized for a 20 Amp load.
What is the difference between a 20 amp and 30 amp breaker?
The answer is, No, do not put a 30 Amp breaker in place of a 20 Amp breaker because the wiring is most likelysized for the 20 Amp load and -may- overheat if a 30 Amp load is used with wiring sized for a 20 Amp load.
How many outlets can I put on a 30 amp circuit?
The NEC states that you can only have 30-amp receptacles on a 30-amp circuit. If its a multi-outlet circuit, you can have a 20-amp breaker protecting the #10 conductors and use 15amp and 20amp receptacles on the circuit.
Should I use 15 or 20 amp breakers?
The answer: Its possible, but not advisable without an electrician evaluating the situation. You should never just upgrade from a 15-amp breaker to a 20-amp one just because the current one is tripping. Otherwise, you may burn your house down via electrical fire.
What size wire do I need for a 30 amp breaker?
10 For a maximum of 30 amps, youll need a wire gauge of 10. The most common household item that requires a 30 amp circuit is a central air conditioner.
Can 14 gauge handle 20 amps?
You can not use 14 AWG anywhere on a circuit that has a 20A breaker. If you are putting 15 amp receptacles on a 20 amp circuit with 12 gauge wire, then you MUST use the screw terminals, not the back stab terminals.
How many watts can a 20 amp outlet handle?
2,400 watts A 20-amp breaker can support up to 2,400 watts on a single circuit. The safe maximum for a 20-amp circuit is 1,920 watts, but circuits should not be loaded to more than 80 percent of their maximum capacity.