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Showerthought: I just read that a standard 20 amp circuit breaker can actually handle a short burst of over 100 amps for a fraction of a second before it trips. Found it in an old manufacturer spec sheet.
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julia_hayes5mo ago
That "short burst of over 100 amps" thing is wild. I always figured breakers were super strict and tripped right at their rating. This makes way more sense for handling motor startups and stuff.
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patchen5mo ago
But that delay could be a real fire hazard if something's actually wrong.
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