Is there an 80 amp breaker?

Square D Homeline 80-Amp 2-Pole Standard Trip Circuit Breaker.

What are 80 amp breakers used for?

The Square D by Schneider Electric Homeline 80 Amp Two-Pole Circuit Breaker is used for overload and short-circuit protection of your electrical system. This breaker is compatible with Homeline load centers and CSED devices. The ANSI-certified and UL-listed unit is rated for 120/240 VAC and 10,000 AIR.

What size wire is needed for 80 amps?

For a 80 amp you need a 4-gauge copper wire. For a 100 amp service, you will need a 1-gauge wire. For 125 and you will need a 1-gauge copper wire.

What does QO mean on a circuit breaker?

QO® (plug-on) one-, two- and three-pole thermal-magnetic circuit breakers provide overcurrent protection and switching on ac and dc systems.

How much does an 80 amp breaker cost?

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What size wire do I need for 100 amps?

When it comes to the lines connecting master and secondary panels, where the line will carry as much as a full 100 amps, use a 2-gauge non-metallic sheathed electrical cable. The cable must contain one or two hot wires depending on your needs, one neutral wire, and one ground wire. Each wire should be 2-gauge in size.

How many amps can 350 mcm carry?

Related Resources

Size	Temperature Rating of Copper Conductor
(AWG or kcmil)	60°C (140°F)	90°C (194°F)
350 KCMIL	260	350
400 KCMIL	280	380
500 KCMIL	320	430

What size wire do I need for a 70 amp breaker?

4-gauge wire
Determining Proper Size Wire

15 amps	14-gauge wire
55 amps	6-gauge wire
70 amps	4-gauge wire
85 amps	3-gauge wire
95 amps	2-gauge wire

Is QO better than homeline?

2 Answers. Homeline is the “price competitive” model from SquareD, QO is the higher quality panel. The difference is probably mostly due to historical reasons given all the consolidations in the electrical manufacturing industry.