Can a 20A-1P shunt trip breaker feed itself if the coil voltage is 120v
J jusme123 Senior Member Location NY Occupation JW Sep 7, 2009 #1 Can a 20A-1P shunt trip breaker feed itself if the coil voltage is 120v
480sparky Senior Member Location Iowegia Sep 7, 2009 #2 Unless there's another need for the 120v for controlling something else, I would say yes.
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Sep 7, 2009 #3 jusme123 said: Can a 20A-1P shunt trip breaker feed itself if the coil voltage is 120v Click to expand... Not only can it, it's the best way if the breaker's trip coil cannot withstand constant energization.
jusme123 said: Can a 20A-1P shunt trip breaker feed itself if the coil voltage is 120v Click to expand... Not only can it, it's the best way if the breaker's trip coil cannot withstand constant energization.
J jusme123 Senior Member Location NY Occupation JW Sep 7, 2009 #4 good point Larry,thanks for the responses