Double pole breaker v/s single pole breaker

02-09-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
schultz56 PA PE   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lower Burrell, PA Posts: 37	Double pole breaker v/s single pole breaker Does a double pole 20 amp breaker have 20 amps at each terminal or 10 amps?

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02-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
AndrewF Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 670	Double pole breaker v/s single pole breaker 20 amps at each terminal. However, if one leg pulls more than 20 amps, it will trip both breakers. __________________ -Andrew DIY hobbiest

02-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#3
Paelectrican Member   Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Homestead,Pa Posts: 109	Double pole breaker v/s single pole breaker Each provides 20amps!

02-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#4
schultz56 PA PE   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lower Burrell, PA Posts: 37	Double pole breaker v/s single pole breaker Gotcha! Thanks!