breaker,heat strip?

Question

hello,im replacing a packaged ac unit with a rheem rsnja24jk000 packaged unit it comes with a 5kw or 10kw heat strip the old unit runs with a #10w 240v 30amp breaker without a heat strip,will that run the new unit with the heat strip in heat mode? 76db noise level is that good,bad or avg. thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Your current wiring should work with the 5kw heat strips but it is too small for the 10kw heat strips.

To figure Amps...

divide watts by voltage.

Example:

5000w/230v=22 amps=10 gauge wire

10000w/230v=44 amps=6 gauge wire

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Ok, some of it depends on where you will be serving your sentence. However: Strip searches are NOT unconstitutional. They are very common, and one of the best tools Officers can use to control contraband. In Georgia, strip searches are done whenever an inmate: enters or leaves the facility, comes in contact with the general public (i.e. visitation), and whenever they are suspected of carrying contraband. NO warrant or "reasonable suspicion" is needed, Ever, in a prison. The US Supreme Court has ruled that the only time any search of an inmate is unconstitutional is when it is done for the purpose of harassment. Strip searches are done by two Officers of the same gender as the inmate, and in a place where there is privacy. Sometimes this means each inmate has their own "stall", like a shower/restroom stall but with no door, and the Officers are standing out in the room where they can see everyone. The inmates cannot see each other, however. In a strip search, the inmate will take everything off, and the clothing, etc will be searched by an Officer. The inmate will be asked to show all body cavities for evidence of contraband. Sometimes female inmates are asked to squat with their knees spread wide, and cough to dislodge any contraband hidden in a body cavity. However: Officers DO NOT search body cavities, they only look. If they see any evidence of contraband, a medical personnel must do the cavity check, with approval from the Warden. Officers are trained to be professional during strip searches. I'm sorry to hear you're having to do time, but if you simply do what they say, and follow the rules, you will be out soon. Don't panic over the rumors. If you run into any trouble, let your Counselor or an Officer know.

Answer 3

look on the unit's nameplate. look for the Full Load Amperage (FLA). this unit would be considered a Continuous Load, so your breaker should be sized at 125% of the FLA.



the nameplate may also give you a Maximum Overcurrent Device size...if practical, just fuse the circuit according to this number.



make sure you are obtaing the ratings for your Model Number, as nameplates frequently list ratings for several Models and configurations.



REMEMBER. you may find that your existing circuit is too small. the #10 wires you were probably using may need to be replaced. I suggest using a licensed electrician to run new circuits, but you should be able to install a new breaker.

Answer 4

Here's a link for the noise to compare against things you probably know.