Can a 6A 3-gang light switch support 6 Amps on all three gangs, or is it a total of 6 amps? Let's say one gang is connected to a 3 amp light circuit, another to a 2 amp light circuit, and a third to a 4 amp light circuit. Will it damage the switch?
Theoretically, anyways. That's what they said about 6-50R that's melting while charging EVs.If it's rated at 6 amps, then any single leg can handle that much current. It isn't divided between the two poles.
I thought they were 14-50R's, even though they typically don't need a neutral they come with that plug anyway.Theoretically, anyways. That's what they said about 6-50R that's melting while charging EVs.
You are correct. 14-50R.I thought they were 14-50R's, even though they typically don't need a neutral they come with that plug anyway.
I thought they were 14-50R's, even though they typically don't need a neutral they come with that plug anyway.
I've been seeing that issue for years with normal 15 amp plug/receptacles when people plug in those stupid space heaters that claim to save a lot on your heating bill and also don't get hot enough to start a fire. They never mention that 8, 10, 12 amp load for long period of time on a cheap receptacle still causes melt down of the plug/receptacle. They can get better grade receptacles as well as I have seen that too, but not quite so easily as the cheap ones.Actually, drivers have been seeing the same exact issue while doing L1 EV charging with a normal 15A plug/receptacle set under the same circumstance of using within the boundary of "it's rated at ...".
A 15A switch is for use on a 15A or 20A circuit is the way I look at it. Don't try to switch more than 15A. Three switches on a yoke marked 15A is 15A total. Divide that 15A up any way you want like 10+2+3.That doesn't sound correct. I have seen 15 amp 3 switch units. Do you think they could handle 45 amps?
I assume the 3 switches are on the same yoke, and the whole assembly is rated at 6A. I would assume that what I said above applies, but this seems to be some foreign switch that may be rated differently. 6A seems pretty low but who knows without seeing the switch specs.Can a 6A 3-gang light switch support 6 Amps on all three gangs
I responded to an emergency call when a bed caught fire because an unused receptacle overheated due to a heater in another bedroom.I've been seeing that issue for years with normal 15 amp plug/receptacles when people plug in those stupid space heaters that claim to save a lot on your heating bill and also don't get hot enough to start a fire. They never mention that 8, 10, 12 amp load for long period of time on a cheap receptacle still causes melt down of the plug/receptacle.
Hope you had your lights and siren on for that emergency call!I responded to an emergency call when a bed caught fire because an unused receptacle overheated due to a heater in another bedroom.
That issue is more likely continuous versus non-continuous loading. We have to increase conductors and OCPD, why should we think receptacles are 100% rated.Theoretically, anyways. That's what they said about 6-50R that's melting while charging EVs.
The busing in most of these probably can handle 15 or even 20 amps with little or no problems, The rating of individual switch contacts is what is probably the most critical.That issue is more likely continuous versus non-continuous loading. We have to increase conductors and OCPD, why should we think receptacles are 100% rated.
The question by the OP was if devices are rated per pole or as an aggregated total.
A good point was made concerning the total ampacity per yoke.
He was the First responder--- I tried to claim that when fighting a traffic ticket getting caught on my phone lolHope you had your lights and siren on for that emergency call!![]()
No, but the fire trucks were still there. They had cords from the kitchen to a couple of rooms, too,Hope you had your lights and siren on for that emergency call!![]()