Thread: WHAT'S A FAN!?
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Re: WHAT'S A FAN!?

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Originally Posted by kngscrpn24 View Post
3. Following upon #2, what breaker should be used? The majority of fans in this world only use maybe an amp or two. Somehow, a 20A breaker seams to defeat the purpose of having a breaker.
The breaker you should use is related to the wire size you use, and is detailed in the FRC game manual.

The purpose of a circuit breaker is to protect the wiring. It is intended to keep the wiring from overheating (and perhaps burning) in case of a short circuit. Its rating is not necessarily related to the normal current draw of the device being powered.