one breaker multple macines
one breaker multple macines
(OP)
I worked on an instalation today thet had 3 415 v 16A sockets parelleled up all protected by one breaker. is this common practise? are there any safety implications? i cant see any provided that the cable sizing is adequate for the breaker





RE: one breaker multple macines
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: one breaker multple macines
The only safety issue is that frequent breaker tripping leads to bad behavior - using a large breaker or fuse.
RE: one breaker multple macines
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