Can i replace a 15 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp breaker for more current?

Question

good night everybody, i have a 115 volt ac arc welder, i am using it on a 115 volt 15 amp outlet protected by a 15amp circuit breaker, when i am welding the circuit breaker trip with in 20 seconds or less. i would like to know if i replace the 15amp breaker with a 20 or 30 amp breaker if it would work safe.

Answer 1

Sure ... if you don't mind the fire that will probably start in the building wiring.    Distribution breakers are sized to protect the building wiring from overheating.  If a 15 amp breaker was used, it's probably on a circuit wired with 14 gauge wire.   If you need more power you better have an electrician add a new circuit.