S sailor86 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 75 Reaction score 0 May 3, 2010 #1 I am adding a breaker for a 24000 BTU AC/heat pump. What size breaker would that be?
Cork-Guy Cork Flooring Pros Joined Oct 5, 2009 Messages 243 Reaction score 0 May 3, 2010 #2 The smartest choice would be what's recommended by the manufacture; which will be the "only" right answer.
The smartest choice would be what's recommended by the manufacture; which will be the "only" right answer.
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 May 3, 2010 #3 Check the amperage rating on the nameplate of the unit your installing.
Wuzzat? Well-Known Member Joined Jan 20, 2010 Messages 2,471 Reaction score 176 May 3, 2010 #4 You also need a breaker the 'trip curve' of which handles compressor [motor] loads, otherwise you might need a 'soft start' kit.
You also need a breaker the 'trip curve' of which handles compressor [motor] loads, otherwise you might need a 'soft start' kit.
S speedy petey Lic.Electrical Contractor Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 471 Reaction score 44 May 4, 2010 #5 On the side of every unit is a "Minimum circuit ampacity" and a "Maximum fuse or breaker size". You size the wire to the former and the breaker to the latter. DO NOT guess at this. BTU ratings are irrelevant.
On the side of every unit is a "Minimum circuit ampacity" and a "Maximum fuse or breaker size". You size the wire to the former and the breaker to the latter. DO NOT guess at this. BTU ratings are irrelevant.