Converting Watts to Amps??
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stdreb27
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Originally Posted by 9supratt4
http:///forum/post/2710495
I am setting up my new system and want to make sure I am not pulling too many amps for the breaker. Can someone tell me how to convert watts to amps??
Thanks!!
Amps x Voltage = Watts
So Watts/Voltage = Amps
so assuming you are running on a 110. Then you can divide
Watts/110 = Amps
http:///forum/post/2710495
I am setting up my new system and want to make sure I am not pulling too many amps for the breaker. Can someone tell me how to convert watts to amps??
Thanks!!
Amps x Voltage = Watts
So Watts/Voltage = Amps
so assuming you are running on a 110. Then you can divide
Watts/110 = Amps
coraljunky
Active Member
Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
I was hoping the union would handle this one
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
I was hoping the union would handle this one
nordy
Active Member
Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
+1
Always good advice not to run close to the "posted limit". Better to upgrade w/another circuit than to overload an existing circuit.
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
+1
Always good advice not to run close to the "posted limit". Better to upgrade w/another circuit than to overload an existing circuit.
jimvette1
Member
Originally Posted by IBEW41
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
Just to add on what brother IBEW41 stated, it is also a good idea to make sure that the breaker (15 or 20 amp) has the proper size wire on it. #14AWG for a 15 amp breaker or #12AWG for the 20 amp breaker.
I'm sure IBEW41 can tell you how many times we have seen wrong size wire on the wrong breakers, especially in residential work.
http:///forum/post/2710527
a 20a circuit can only have 16a max a 15a circuit 11-12 amps
Just to add on what brother IBEW41 stated, it is also a good idea to make sure that the breaker (15 or 20 amp) has the proper size wire on it. #14AWG for a 15 amp breaker or #12AWG for the 20 amp breaker.
I'm sure IBEW41 can tell you how many times we have seen wrong size wire on the wrong breakers, especially in residential work.
notsonoob
Member
ALSO,
Just to point out you should also find out everything that is on that circuit. Sometimes you may have other things loading it and you may push the circuit to the limit.
Always better to have a dedicated breaker on your aquarium, but usually not always achievable.
Also, I would put in a GFCI outlet on that circuit.
Just to point out you should also find out everything that is on that circuit. Sometimes you may have other things loading it and you may push the circuit to the limit.
Always better to have a dedicated breaker on your aquarium, but usually not always achievable.
Also, I would put in a GFCI outlet on that circuit.
xtreeme
Member
I would use a seperate branch circuit with a GFCI breaker used for spas and pools. The cost is not much more GFCI oultet.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interupter) also protects all circuits after (in that branch circuit).
GFI ( Ground Fault Interupter) protect only that outlet
More then one breaker dont forget about LOAD BALANCING.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interupter) also protects all circuits after (in that branch circuit).
GFI ( Ground Fault Interupter) protect only that outlet
More then one breaker dont forget about LOAD BALANCING.