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You have to check the label on the unit itself. It will give you all the information as far as maximum and minimum amps.
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How many amps will be used in an air conditioner operating on 240 volts and rated at 1.5 kw?
Depends on power factor, but it should be about 8 Amps.
How much voltage required for air conditioner?
The wire sizing of any equipment is related to the amperage that the equipment draws. Look on the air conditioner and restate the question and give the amps that the unit uses and at what voltage.
What is the electrical load for a five ton Air Conditioner?
12 kw
What size breaker you would use for a 110 volt window air conditioning unit?
Breaker sizing is dependant on what the load amperage is that the breaker is connected to. If the amperage is not given but just the wattage, use this equation I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts. This air conditioner unit should be on a dedicated circuit receptacle. On these types of loads the conductor can only be loaded to 80% of the conductors rating. So a 15 amp breaker times 80% = 12 amps or Watts = Amps x Volts, 12 x 120 = 1440 watts. A 20 amp breaker times 80% = 16 amps or Watts = Amps x Volts, 16 x 120 = 1920. Once the breaker is sized remember to use the correct wire size to correspond with the amperage of the breaker.
How many amps required to run a single phase 4 ton air conditioner?
Every piece of equipment is different depending on the age and size of the equipment. Older machines usually require more electricity than a comparable unit that is new of the same size. Example; I had a 1and 1/2 ton condensing unit that was here when I bought my house which required a minimum circuit ampacity of 2pole 30amp breaker. I purchased a new 3 ton unit that only requires a 2pole 25amp breaker and when in use the compressor is only pulling about 17 amps by my clamp on amp meters reading.( That is on each leg) So the newer equipment is much more efficient than older equipment and a lot less costly to
Can a 2000 watt run a camper air conditioner?
Not really. A 2000W generator will give you about 10 amps. Your normal RV air conditioner will draw 12-15.
How many amps will an 12000 btu air conditioner pull?
at 230v it will use 5 to 6 amps
How many amps will an 8000 btu air conditioner pull?
10.92 Amp
How many amps should a-20 ton air conditioner unit draw?
at what voltage? 3 phase? that is a reasonably big unit, you really need to get the correct answer, refer to the manufactures data and get it right.
How many locked rotor amps does a dual phase 4 ton air conditioner pull?
5
How many amps will be used in an air conditioner operating on 240 volts and rated at 1.5 kw?
Depends on power factor, but it should be about 8 Amps.
How many amps for 12000 btu?
The Amps means the volume of flow of electricity. The Amps depends on its BTU (British Thermal Unit). BTU is the unit to measure the energy that is consumed to perform some Air Conditioner. 12000 BTU Air conditioners uses 5 to 6 Amps. 18000 BTU Air conditioners uses 9 to 10 Amps. 12000 BTU air conditioners also called 1 Ton AIR CONDITIONER and 18000 BTU Air conditioners are called 1.5 Ton and so on. The 2 Ton or 24000 BTU Air conditioners use 15 Amps to work.
Can you plug a 115v air conditioner into a normal household outlet?
The voltage is OK, but the current the A/C draws will govern the size of the circuit wiring and receptacle configuration. If the A/C unit is under 15 amps, a regular 15 amp receptacle can be used. If over 15 amps then a bigger size wiring will be needed depending on the amperage draw of the unit.
Is it more economical to run a 110v window air conditioner at night than to keep using your 220v air conditioner?
Use the air conditioner whose product of votage X amps is the lowest if you want to pay the least to operate.
How much electricity does a portable air conditioner use?
It varies from air conditioning unit to unit. However, the exact energy usage will be on a name plate on the air conditioner. Look for a rating in either amps or watts.
Can a 12000 BTU air conditioner run on 15 amp breaker?
A 12000 BTU air conditioner draws close to 15 amps. While it technically can run on a 15 amp breaker, you may want to use a smaller air conditioner to be on the safe side.
How many amps are needed to efficiently run a central air conditioner unit?
depends greatly on size usually assessed in tonnage how old the unit is and more
