edbasso2003
Feb 4, 2008, 03:36 PM
Hello everyone,
We are having a few issues were our circuit breaker trips when we turn on the microwave. After the circuit breaker tripped we noticed that the power is shared from our small kitchen area to another office and a computer with a desk. The following are the equipments that are being powered by this single 20A breaker:
Fridge
Microwave
Coffee Machine
Computers (4 in all)
Sound System
DSL
Switch
Wireless Router
Cat 5 Router
Ethernet Printer
Fax Machine
Phone
Now, a re-arrangement of electronics is not possible, and it seems like we keep adding more equipment as we keep growing. We have a 20A breaker supplying power to all of these equipments using a #12 wire. I'm familiar with smaller electrical things, but not breakers. Can I replace that 20A with a 30A breaker and avoid causing a fire? Any ideas or further questions are welcomed.
Thanks,
Ed
We are having a few issues were our circuit breaker trips when we turn on the microwave. After the circuit breaker tripped we noticed that the power is shared from our small kitchen area to another office and a computer with a desk. The following are the equipments that are being powered by this single 20A breaker:
Fridge
Microwave
Coffee Machine
Computers (4 in all)
Sound System
DSL
Switch
Wireless Router
Cat 5 Router
Ethernet Printer
Fax Machine
Phone
Now, a re-arrangement of electronics is not possible, and it seems like we keep adding more equipment as we keep growing. We have a 20A breaker supplying power to all of these equipments using a #12 wire. I'm familiar with smaller electrical things, but not breakers. Can I replace that 20A with a 30A breaker and avoid causing a fire? Any ideas or further questions are welcomed.
Thanks,
Ed