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How do I determine amp needed for circuit breaker

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by alvinfromhawaii, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. Sep 18, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    Hi,

    I'm looking to get a circuit breaker for my switch-pro 8100. How do I determine the amps needed. I read that the bussmann will need a 80amp circuit breaker, would it be the same for the switch-pro?

    Thanks for your help.
     
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    Depends on what your total load will be, no one can answer tht but you
     
  4. Sep 18, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    So the switch-pro is rated at 100amp power module, is it safe to to get a 80amp circuit breaker to keep the switch pro from frying under constant heavy loads? Read that I should not go over 80% of continuous amperage. That way it trips if I go over.
     
  5. Sep 18, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Hmm, I'm thinking I may not need a circuit breaker if I am reading the switch-pro specs correctly.

    "Automatic shutdown for overcurrent and low voltage"
     

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