When to Use a 20 or 30 amp Circuit Breaker When Installing Brake Controller
Question:
I have a 2009, Chevrolet Colorado, WT without factory trailer. I have a Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller, as well as the necessary ETBC7 kit. My problem/concern is that when I research which circuit breaker to use with this setup I come across both the 20 amp or the 30 amp – which is the correct one to use?
asked by: George
Expert Reply:
You'd want to use the 20 amp circuit breaker like # PK54220PL unless your trailer has more than two brake axles. If that's the case you'd want to use the 30 amp breaker # 38630.
Products Referenced in This Question
30 amp. In-Line Circuit Breaker - Perpendicular Mount Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 30 Amp
- Pollak
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Circuit Breaker - 20 Amp - Perpendicular Mount Bracket - Cycling Auto Reset - Plastic - Type I
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- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 20 Amp
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 2 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 125 Degrees
- Dexter
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