Phuss Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hello, i was trying to get my Balboa VS501Z hot tub running, but i wanted to make sure that i have the correct Amps. The back says 16A/32A, So would i set the circuit breaker to 40 to cover both 16 and 32? Thanks in advance for any and all help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreservedSwine Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 You don't "set" a breaker. The equipment draw will be X amount of amps, in your case 16or 32. You need to ensure you have adequate sized wire, as well as the correct voltage, running to the system. A breaker simply simply provides voltage, and will trip if the equipment draw exceeds that of the breaker (in amps). A breaker doesn't "supply" amperage. If you have a 200 amp breaker, and a 0.01 amp light, the 200 amp breaker will supply 0.01 amps, because that's what the draw of the equipment demands. Hope that's clear, and somewhat helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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