There are only three options: 15- and 20-amp, 120-volt breakers and 30-amp, 240-volt breakers. You also have some options when it comes to GFCI and AFCI protection, but it doesn't really ...

How much current will trigger these breakers depends on the type: most wall sockets will have 15- or 20-amp breakers, while large appliances like dryers may have larger ones. Whatever the capacity ...

Uses the entire 240 volts available to the panel. The 15-amp and 20-amp breakers often handle baseboard heaters, 30-amp serve water heaters and electric dryers, 40- and 50-amp are for electric ...