I have two hot plates at 900 watts each. Will this thing handle both running at the same time? I calculated this to draw 16.3 Amps. The spec sheet has three different numbers listed and I dont know enough about elec to know which applies.
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I just pulled out my user installation sheet. I installed mine May 15th 2010 and I use it to control my attic fan below the roof on the second floor. Has worked perfectly now for four years To answer your question the maximum load at 120 volts is 16 amps on the NO contact. Normally Open) If I were you using this for two hot plates, I would use two of these. One for each hot plate to be on the safe side. You may want to check with the manufacturer over the safety factor with 1800 watts.
619875
don't know why but if you want to use something like more than 700watt i recommended you use both of them, because 1 wire might get hot and burn, i just dont know why they don't give 4 gauge wire with this unite.
1151846
I really can't tell you that. But I use mine for powering up electronics. I run a peak of 55 amps, and continious amperage of 45 amps. I have run it at these amps for as long as 6-7 hrs. with no problem at all. Unit does not even get hot at these amps I am pulling from it. Also, a lot would depend on how many watts your heater is. I am sure your electric blanket would not pull anymore than 4-6 amps. I really don't think you would have any problem with it at all!
430936
Yes, as long as your amperage is correct. So the 2000 W version will run 8 amps.
616969
This is why I hooked my 520 watts of panels in series so you halve the amperage. I can add another 2 panels in the future and still keep it under 30 amps. Remember too that the charge controller can charge a normal 12v battery bank, that's what mine is. I recommend making a 24v panel setup.
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I need more information than you are supplying to help. In short 40 amp is about 400 watts give or take. I use this controller and have had very good results, however I chose to change my legacy system to 24 volt rather than stay 12 as it provides several advantages. By reducing the number of batteries in series it allows for a better electron flow assisting in keeping the batteries balanced. My Solar array consists of 3 250 watt 30 volt black panels I got from Amazon, they are in series feeding this controller. I have 8 390AH flooded 6 volt batteries, they are configured 4 in series with two banks of 24 volts in parallel. This configuration allows for a more even charge all my batteries are now testing at full charge. When I bought this place the previous owner had 6 batteries in a 12 volt configuration and I found that only 2 to four of the 6 were getting fully charged. The batteries at the negative end were absorbing properly but the farther down the battery array the batteries never fully charged. It also increased the amperage so I have now have more available power. I also have a 850 watt wind generator tied in parallel to my solar array running to this charge controller. Since I went to this configuration I have not run out of power once, making my bride happier. I can now run my welder and other power tools life is good. If you feel you truly need to add a second controller you simply parallel the output of the controllers together. Hope this helps.
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Hi More than enough if I counted my fingers correctly (ha ha) those two should draw less than 5 amps together(4.7 amps) this power supply will more than run the lights. You picked a good choice! I have one, love it! Oh! I almost forgot make sure you are using #14 gauge multi strand wire with an inline fuse holder with a 5 amp fuse it it blows go to 7 amp fuse.
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Hi, I think you're a little misguided about amperage. Let me try to explain. The current that a device draws is determined by the device not the supply. You can have a 12v 500 amp supply yet the device will only draw what it is designed to or needed. In your situation your Pelitier device would draw approx 7-8 amps maybe a little more when first turned on(Surge Current) regardless of how overkill your supply is. What your concern should be is the supply have enough power to drive your device and always a little extra(headroom) & this supply does indeed have that. Also always be sure to use wiring that is heavy enough to carry the load and use circuit protection as necessary. In this case it could be anywhere between 18 - 10AWG depending on length & anything else you may be powering in conjunction with the Peltier device. Take into consideration that even though this supply has built in protection, it may not trip until high currents are reached therefore consider using inline fuse protection to the peltier. Hope this helps & feel free to ask anymore questions if needed. Also use care with these types of supplies since the 120v terminals can easily be accidently touched!
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You use 250 watts for every foot of electric base board heating. Saying that, if they are connected to come on at the same time you will drawing 4000 watts when they are on. The specs for this thermostat are: Maximum load: 14.6 A (resistive only) 3500 W @ 240 VAC 1750 W @ 120 VAC So to answer your question, NO, since this thermostat can only handle 3500 watts.
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I had no probs with this one. It can handle 1500wts since it is 1.5 farads. It is handling my 1500 amp. Make sure you use high guage ground cable and bolt it down to metal or it will fry unlike most users who do forget that part(8guage at least).
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As I understand it, (been looking into getting one also), they are 2500 Watts per side with two separate plugs (and heating elements). To determine Amperage, you divide Watts by Volts (2500/120)=20.833 Amps **FOR ONE SIDE ONLY**. Hope this helps... In other words, don't expect to plug both sides into a single outlet at 20 Amps - it will trip~
1850569
Chris - sorry so long for reply, either would do, as this unit only uses like 5.4 amps I think.... I'm actually getting a 1000 watter for next time. Hope this helps friend.
647524
I'm not an electrician, but in your situation, all the power is coming from the main service panel. You should consult with an electrician to calculate your maximum load. I've had no issues with my Eco 24 running 3-40 amp breakers off a 200 amp service panel. If you have a heat pump you could be pushing the limit at certain times. Be safe, consult an electrician.
1465683
Amps aren't listed on the hotplate, so I don't know. But you probably want to know how much work it can do and the answer to that is 'not much.' I got it to keep in the basement for occasional use, but it takes forever to heat anything, even at it's highest setting. That makes it nearly useless, but additionally, sometimes one of the burners cuts out in the middle of heating something. I encourage buyers to look elsewhere.
1721615
Supplied amperage would the question. You could charge both at the same time but it would take much longer.
1044373
Running a transformer near max voltage won't last very long. A good rule of thumb is 1/2 the rated watts for extended use with peaks up to the rates amount of the transformer. However is 1250w the max it runs with all 3 elements running at once? (Preheat, heatgun and iron)
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Yes this is correct. Be careful to stay under the wattage I used two on mine to run all the things that I needed. You can use as many as needed to run everything.