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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I'm not an electrician either I used by digital thermometer to a brew beer but it just quit working on me today I ruined 10 gallons of good lager I won't by another one
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It would have to be used on a 20 amp electrical circuit. 2 900 watt hot plates will pop any 15 amp breaker. Try running your microwave and a toaster at the same time. I found a Ranco spec at 16 amp maximum, but don't know if it is the same spec for this unit.
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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 yearsTo 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.
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1000 watts will run fine from a single outlet!What they are saying that you cannot pull more than 1000 watts total from both outlets. If one outlet draws 750 watts, you have 250 watts left for the second outlet!
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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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I'm running 7 panels off one transformer and switch. I was told that 8 is the max. The instructions come with the amps per transformer. You can not run all the panels you receive off one transformer (explains why they ship two). There is an option to upgrade the transformer to one that can handle all the panels, for an extra charge.
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If you are using a power supply rated at 3 amps you should never put a load on it that is over 3 amps. It is just asking for troubles. Power supplies are quite inexpensive lately, so, take a few bucks and buy what you really need. Good luck with your project.
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I have used my powerhouse for tailgating seven times. Each time has been five to six hours. It still runs like new. Ensure you follow the instructions on oil and gas.In regards to amp output, the simple math below shows a maximum of 16.6 amps on a 120 volt electrical system. I have used it to run a 40 inch tv, a portable stove with two burners, and two fans at the same time. Power (watts) = I (current) x E (voltage)If everything runs on 120 volt, then it becomesI (current) = Power (watts) /120 or 2000/120 or 16.6 ampsA normal household circuit is just 15 amps.Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091030105019AA1Frbo I have used my powerhouse for tailgating seven times. Each time has been five to six hours. It still runs like new. Ensure you follow the instructions on oil and gas.In regards to amp output, the simple math below shows a maximum of 16.6 amps on a 120 volt electrical system. I have used it to run a 40 inch tv, a portable stove with two burners, and two fans at the same time. Power (watts) = I (current) x E (voltage)If everything runs on 120 volt, then it becomesI (current) = Power (watts) /120 or 2000/120 or 16.6 ampsA normal household circuit is just 15... » Read More I have used my powerhouse for tailgating seven times. Each time has been five to six hours. It still runs like new. Ensure you follow the instructions on oil and gas.In regards to amp output, the simple math below shows a maximum of 16.6 amps on a 120 volt electrical system. I have used it to run a 40 inch tv, a portable stove with two burners, and two fans at the same time. Power (watts) = I (current) x E (voltage)If everything runs on 120 volt, then it becomesI (current) = Power (watts) /120 or 2000/120 or 16.6 ampsA normal household circuit is just 15 amps.Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091030105019AA1Frbo « Show Less
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Since there is no current rating I'm guessing it will reliably handle a MAXIMUM of switching 2 amps. Making it handle any more will destroy it after a not-so-many uses. Use this switch to operate a relay that actually powers the load. Same for your chosen relay: Make SURE you know it can reliably switch the load. The claimed amp rating IS NOT THE CONTINUOS LOAD IT CAN HANDLE. IT'S ACTUAALLY FAR LESS THAN THAT !
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It's rated at 20amp. Each of these panels are rated at 5.7amps. It should handle 2 panels, perhaps 3. I would think 4 panels would begin to limit the amperage. You can also use multiple charge controllers rather than trying to attach a larger array of panels to a single controller.
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Just a note these controllers wont do zip when the input amps are below 15. The two Panels most likely will not enough to fire is up. DM 145 Watt panel crank out on;y 7.7 each amps on a good day. I Bought this CC and had an electrician (Who Wasnt Cheep) confirm this about the CC. Dont get me wrone thee CC will work but you will need to put three 124 watt panels on it. If you want a CC controller that will do the two with ease. Check out the HF CC 30 amp 500 watt CC by thunderbolt. Its about the same amout of cash on amazon. Good luck on your decision.PS If you go with this one the manual stinks. Learn chinese Just a note these controllers wont do zip when the input amps are below 15. The two Panels most likely will not enough to fire is up. DM 145 Watt panel crank out on;y 7.7 each amps on a good day. I Bought this CC and had an electrician (Who Wasnt Cheep) confirm this about the CC. Dont get me wrone thee CC will work but you will need to put three 124 watt panels on it. If you want a CC controller that will do the two with ease. Check out the HF CC 30 amp 500 watt CC by thunderbolt. Its about the same amout of cash on amazon. Good luck on your decision.PS If you go with this one the... » Read More Just a note these controllers wont do zip when the input amps are below 15. The two Panels most likely will not enough to fire is up. DM 145 Watt panel crank out on;y 7.7 each amps on a good day. I Bought this CC and had an electrician (Who Wasnt Cheep) confirm this about the CC. Dont get me wrone thee CC will work but you will need to put three 124 watt panels on it. If you want a CC controller that will do the two with ease. Check out the HF CC 30 amp 500 watt CC by thunderbolt. Its about the same amout of cash on amazon. Good luck on your decision.PS If you go with this one the manual stinks. Learn chinese « Show Less
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No. My electrician wired this thing in for me and we used the 3 40 amp breakers and #8 wire per the instructions. Here's something we noticed when first testing out the unit with water flowing through to our kitchen sink. With this small demand for hot water, only 2 of the 40 amp circuits were in use. One measured 32 amps, the second measured 27 amps, and the third measured 0. My electrician and I assume the unit holds the third circuit in reserve for situations where more hot water is required. Why heat up two circuits when only 2 are necessary, right? I'm assuming this is the case although I have not read this anywhere. You may want to call the company to be sure. We've been using the water heater for close to a month and it does a good job of delivering a steady stream of hot water for the shower. We're very pleased but there is a little longer delay waiting for the hot water to get to where we need it. If you live in an area where water prices are extremely high this would be a consideration. I have not gotten the first electric bill but I feel certain we will see a savings. Please let me know if anyone tells you different information. Thanks!
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This is an old question, but does need to be answered correctly. The 125 watt rating is for 2 channels driven into an 8 ohm load. With ALL 7 channels being driven at once, this unit was bench tested at 70.5 watts per channel into an 8 ohm load. Each of the 7 channels is CAPABLE of producing 125 watts, but that would be assuming those are the only two channels running at the time. The amp board are limited by the power supply.
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The short explanation is that it can only put out about 150 watts. Wattage is equal to voltage multiplied by amperage. With that equation you should be able to figure out the maximum amperage and as stated by James Peterson the current will vary based on the load. If your calculations show that you will not be able to provide enough current then i suggest multiple converters wired in parallel.
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Ours is on the master bath 15 amp. Lights, ceiling fan and heat lamp and gfi outlets all on the amp. I know i cannot have them all running at the same time. I plugged in my blow dryer when the lights and heat lamp were on and it threw it. So now, i just dont run everything at the same time.
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You have to calucalate wattage.i.e. Volts x Current = Watts (120V x 2A =240W).Max load (Wattage) must not exceed 500 Watts,though it is 750 Watts.If you connect 240 watts load first still you can connect another 260 watts of load.You can use multi plug for 2 or 3 connections
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This item comes from America, so make sure you have a power converter that will power a 900w unit, as to your question I am not sure it will cook the two together as I blew my converter the first time I used it, point of interest Maplin do a 1000 w converter.
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Your circuits may be overloaded. As the other person noted you have to make sure there are no other high draw items on the same circuit running at the same time. If this unit draws 12.5 amps you could use several more amps in addition safely but not a toaster or other high draw item running on the same line. Simple way to find out what is on the same line is cut off the one that tripped and go around and see what has the power cut off to it. While you are at the breaker box, look at the amperage of the breaker you cut off. It should be a 20 amp breaker, if it is 15 then there might be your problem. Whatever you do, do not put a bigger breaker in there, just note the size and subtract 12.5 for the coffee maker and then you have the allowance for the rest of the items you want to run at the same time. If you have a 15 amp breaker you can only run 300 watts if you have a 20 amp breaker the limit is only about 900 watts. When the pump primes the heater element is running at the same time and quickly heats a cup of water to 192 degrees, According to Keurig this MAX draw is 1500 watts. (1500w/120v=12.5amps) Water tank reheat cycle is only 200-400 watts and idle is ~60 watts, again all information directly from www.keurig.com. If you attempted to run even a small microwave then you had about a 20 amp draw from those two items alone. Dishwasher takes a lot of power 700 watts to 1400 on heat cycle. Toaster is about 1000 watts. Add the watts if you can not find the amp draw on each device and divide by your volts (typically 120v). One last thing to note is the high electricity draw is VERY short lived. Leaving the unit on (I do for about 12 hours a day) is convenient for me and on average uses about the same electricity as a small light bulb. It does draw a lot of juice on startup every day (It is suppose to) you just have to make sure you don't have other high draw items running at the same time on the same line. You post is a very valid one, I hope I helped clear up your questions and have offered some assistance.
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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 VAC1750 W @ 120 VACSo to answer your question, NO, since this thermostat can only handle 3500 watts.