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What minimum size of AWG do you need to connect a 120 Volt branch circuit that supplies a total power of 2000 Watts?
i personally would run a 10awg wire for anything more than a few feet from the panelboard. when i wire i use some simple calculation to figure out wire size. First Watts(2000) divided by Volts(120) gives you amperage(16.6666). Once you know amperage you can figure out wire size. when figuring out wire size remember that you never want to load over 80% of the wire capacity so 14awg is 15amps but you only load to 12 amps. 12 awg is 20 amps so loaded to 80% would be 16 amps. and 10 awg is 30 amps so loaded to 80% is 24amps. so like I sadi for that circuit unless it is right near the panel i would run 10 awg and probably fuse it at 20 amps.
Power for a computer how many amps does it take to run a computer monitor and computer?
The power required to run a basic computer will be 1.35 amps for startup and .7 to .9 amps continuous. The power requirements to run an 17" monitor will be 3.5 amps startup and 1.5 amps continuous.
How many amps is needed to run 3200 watts?
Watts = Amps x Volts x Power Factor For a motor the Power Factor is less than 1 and might typically be about .75. For a resistive load like a toaster PF = 1. If you know the Voltage and PF and know the wattage you can calculate amps. Amps = Watts / (Volts x PF)
Can you use a 1200 amp adapter for 500 amp appliance?
Yes, the adaptor allows load currents of 1200 amps or less, and 500 amps is included in that. The voltage of a supply stays constant, the current that flows is determined by what power the appliance needs to run.
Can you run 240v on a 12-2 wire?
Yes, It can be used on a two pole 15 or a two pole 20 amp breaker to give you the 240 volt supply that is needed depending on what the current load is. A #12 wire is rated at 20 amps and has to be derated to 80% if used on a contineous class load. 20 x .8 = 16 amps.
What is rla and lra on compressors?
rla run load amps lra locked rotor amps.
Is it good to run the motor at fill load amps consistently?
yes
Why is my single phase induction motor drawing to many amps?
I have a single phase induction motor. It draws 8 amps on start up and climbs to 14-15 amps when I put a load on it. When I don't have a load it runs at 1 and climbs to 2-3 amps. It is normal operation for this motor to run at the lower number of amps with a load. But I don't know what is wrong.
How many amp do you need to run a house?
Minimal 100. Depends on load draw of home. Can be 200 amps or 400 amps as well.
How do you tell which gauge extension cord you need?
You must first figure out how much of a load you are planning for. This is done by reading the owners manual for that product or often times it will be listed on the product itself in the way of amps. 14 gauge wire will handle up to 15 amps. 12 gauge 20 amps, 10 gauge 30 and so on. Length of run is also a factor . The longer the run the more ampreage drop you will have. Hope this helps
What problem occurs when a generator is run at 50 percent load?
After given 50% load that time engine was start to hunting
What is the distance you can run 10-2 wire?
Depends on what it is powering. The longer the run the more voltage drop you get. For example if you run 200 feet of copper 10 wire you'll lose about 4 volts. There are voltage calculators you can use. The less volts you have the more amps the wire will have. Watts/volts=amps. 10 wire is rated for 30 amps. Do the calculation. You should not go past 80% of 30 amps (24 amps).
What is the average wattage a freezer uses?
Voltage X amps = wats 120 volt freezer drawing 2 amps is 240 watts running note it can take up to 3 to 4 times that to start. you have rla run load amps then you have LRA Lock rotor amps (what it takes to start)
How many watts can run through 6 A wire?
W = A x V. Watts = Amps x Volts. There is not a voltage stated to multiply the 6 amps with so an answer can not be given.
30 amp 230 VAC circuit can you run a 5 hp motor?
This answer depends on the characteristics of the motor. There are may different applications for motors and though the HP remains the same, the full load amps differ. If you have the FLA of the 5 HP motor then an answer can be given.
How many amps can stage lighting run?
Varies from product to product, but a standard 12ch dimmer pack will supply a 10amp load per channel.
What is the formula to convert amperes from 440V to 460V?
For the same power - Watts - you need to run twice as many amps at 220V than at 440V. For the same load, it'll pull half the amps at 220V than it did on 440V
