The answer you are looking for is on the condensing unit tag. It`s listed as FLA or (full load amps) or RLA (running load amps). Start up amps are appx 5 to 6 times this # but this current is only drawn very briefly. Be sure to add both the compressor and fan motor amperage to get total current draw of the unit. The control power is supplied by the indoor unit so that is not a factor.
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.
In the electrical trade the only time there is a reference to start and running amps is when dealing with motors. The running amps is always lower than the starting amps. A 78 amp electric furnace will take a 100 amp service for it to operate and be within the electrical code guide lines.
To determine the correct size breaker, you need to ensure that it is rated higher than the running amps of the unit. For a unit drawing 58 running amps, a breaker that is rated for at least 70 amps would be appropriate to provide a safety margin and prevent tripping due to overload.
To determine the running amps of a 45 kW motor, you would need to know the voltage at which it operates. You can use the formula: Amps = (kW x 1000) / (Volts x power factor). Once you have the voltage and power factor information, you can plug them into the formula to calculate the running amps.
A 16 SEER 3-ton condenser typically draws around 15-20 amps during normal operation. However, the exact amperage can vary depending on factors such as the efficiency of the unit and the specific operating conditions.
If running at 120 volts that is 8.33 ampsIf running at 120 volts that is 8.33 amps
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.
In the electrical trade the only time there is a reference to start and running amps is when dealing with motors. The running amps is always lower than the starting amps. A 78 amp electric furnace will take a 100 amp service for it to operate and be within the electrical code guide lines.
Not normally. They are sized slightly above the LRA ( locked rotor amps) or the FLA (full load amps) stated on the motor nameplate. The startup current of a motor can be 125-150% of the running load amperage. This depends on the motor, its EFF (efficiency) and the torque requirement of the load.
The amperage drawn by a 4.4 cu ft refrigerator typically ranges from 1 to 2 amps when running, depending on the model and its energy efficiency. However, during startup, refrigerators can draw significantly more current, often around 3 to 5 amps for a brief period. It's important to check the manufacturer's specifications for the exact amperage details of a specific refrigerator model.
Full load amps is the maximum rated amps that the motor should draw according to its nameplate rating. Running load amps is the actual amperage the motor is drawing at that point in time when the test is taken. Some motor loads vary depending on if the load is cyclic. The reading on this type of motor would be from no load amps to full load amps.
To determine the correct size breaker, you need to ensure that it is rated higher than the running amps of the unit. For a unit drawing 58 running amps, a breaker that is rated for at least 70 amps would be appropriate to provide a safety margin and prevent tripping due to overload.
There is no formula needed, they are the same thing, just two different wordings.
FLA is the nameplate amperage rating of the motor when it is running at its designed horsepower and on the motors designed voltage. 746 watts = 1 HP. The FLA of a 1 HP motor at 240 volts would be W = amps x volts, Amps = Watts/Voltage. 746/240 = 3.1 amps full load. Overload the motor and the amps go higher, motor running at no load amps are lower than FLA
To determine the running amps of a 45 kW motor, you would need to know the voltage at which it operates. You can use the formula: Amps = (kW x 1000) / (Volts x power factor). Once you have the voltage and power factor information, you can plug them into the formula to calculate the running amps.
Measure the current on the incoming side of the starter.
A 16 SEER 3-ton condenser typically draws around 15-20 amps during normal operation. However, the exact amperage can vary depending on factors such as the efficiency of the unit and the specific operating conditions.