How many watts per hour does this unit use? How many watts per hour does this unit draw?
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I realize this is an old question, but maybe somebody else will still wonder (that doesn't already know, or maybe even have better information than I do). In any case..., I run my FM-65G mostly on solar (I use it mostly in/around or in transit to/from my trailer which has 1,200 watts (rated) worth of solar panels mounted on it - and which is the only electrical power my trailer has - I don't even own a (gas powered) generator and I regularly spend weeks camping `off grid'). Whynter will tell you one thing on their site, but I haven't found it to be especially accurate with its DC current requirements. According to my DC meter, when the compressor is on it generally takes about 6-7 amps (at 12 volts - I haven't tried running it on 24 volts, but supposedly it will, I'm a little leery to try it, even though the off grid solar on my house runs on a 24v battery bank so I easily could). Of course that is when the compressor is running, which it doesn't always, depending on the ambient temperature and the temperature the cooler/freezer is set to. In my experience so far, generally with daytime highs about 70-80 and nighttime lows in the 50's or so, and the temperature on the unit set at 37 degrees, it has averaged just over 0.5 amps per hour at night and just under 1.5 amps per hour during the day, for a typical total daytime average usage of about 24 amps (honestly, despite the inaccuracy in the information from Whynter, I'm impressed). If it's sunny enough, yes, an 80 watt panel probably will run it, barely, but there again is another variable - how much sun is there? Under the conditions I have run it, and based on my experience, 2 fully charged -6 volt golf cart batteries have a theoretical capacity of about 200+ amps which would theoretically run the cooler for over a week (probably overkill, at least for just running the cooler in the conditions that I have tried it so far). My AC meter reports similar, but probably slightly worse, performance (not including the (potential) inverter loss).
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Actually on high it uses 1500 watts (1389 showing on my meter) and 900 watts on low. Previous models of these that I own offered three wattage options; 500, 1000, and 1500. So I miss the lower 500 watt option - not available on this newer model.
65462
It depends on how long you want to use the power inverter and how many watts per hour you are going to use and will you be charging the battery at the same time or just use a battery without charging .The formula is (amps x 120 v = watts X hour) amp draw should be listed on tag by the model number
1376060
120 Volts, 60 Hz; continueous draw = 12.5 amps, minimun draw = 5 amps, BTU = 2,050-5,200; power use = variable from under 50% to 1,50eatts @ 100%.
750168
This machine has a 5 AMP motor. If an appliance is rated at 5 amps (@ 120V), the load is 600 watts per hour( 5A X 120V = 600W).
874637
Not too smart, but here goes. Minimal power is consumed during standby. The unit operates on 1 or 2 AA batteries. Can't remember which. The power consumption of 12 volts is determined by the load size. Small load minimal draw. Large load big draw down. I am using mine on 60 watt aerators. They run 5 hours during the day and 8 hours at night. They are powered by 2 100ah batteries on each unit. They charging is done with 150 watts of solar panels. Batteries stay charged and the aerators run when scheduled. Sorry for the long answer that really says nothing.
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It uses about 500 watts per hour. Utility departments usually charge by 1000 watts per hour (kilowatts per hour.) so it would take about 2 hours for 1 kilowatt rates per kilowatt ranges from 7 cents to 12 cents depending on your total electrical usage. In my case LADWP charges 7 cents for the first 350kwh 8 cents for the next 700kwh and 12 cents for the next 1050 kwh. So to find out how much your bill will increase multiply how many hours per day it will be use x the number of days in your electric bill cycle usually is 60 days x .08 cents (which is average for most people unless you use a lot of electricity. But check your bill statement) and then divide it by 2 as it takes 2 hours for 1kilowatt
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The labelled wattage is 24 watts. It works much better than 17 watt unit it replaced. I'm about to order another one for my garage. I just wish it was 30-35 watts and had an auto-shutoff. Auto-shutoff is such an obvious requirement that I wonder why no one offers it.
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I don't know how many watts it uses, but I know it does not blow a circuit when other electrical appliances are being used. I would say, it uses as much as a crockpot.
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The installation instructions require a 60 amp circuit beaker. I had mine connected to a 60 then I moved and now have it hooked up to a 50 amp. I had my brother test the amp usage of my unit and it uses between 42 - 44 amps at full draw. It has two heating elements and uses only one at 21 -22 amp draw unless you use enough water to kick in the second unit. Then it draws the full 42 - 44 amps. The heater only uses one heating element for a shower, but if you run the showing and a sink, then it uses both heating elements to meet the demand. They require 60, but mine runs on 50 just fine. I hope that helps with your decision.
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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.
695888
what is the power consumption on this unit ? I need answers from actual users please.. Thanks
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If you run it on the highest setting, it uses 1500 watts per hour which is 1.5 kilowatts. Our power company charges 7 cents per KWH (kilowatt hour) so if we run it on high for an hour, it costs us 10.5 cents an hour. If you use the lower settings, you use lower watts so the cost is less. Your electric bill should tell you how much you are being charged per KWH.
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I did use it on a small electric water heater of 1500 watts for a few times and it worked fine. I had it come on for about 15 minutes per day for a few days. The instructions say it can handle up to about 1800 watts.
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Hi, I am not sure what the wattage is, but I can tell you this unit is very energy efficient. I used to use a window fan for noise, and this does not draw as much power. It is small. I feel it is smaller than most units. However, don't let the size fool you. It is great. The sound is incredible. There are many different sound options. I have been sleeping great since using this. I hope I was able to answer your question.
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The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I... » Read More The unit has a UL label on the bottom that says 1500 watts. I doubt if it actually uses quite that much power. I don't have a clamp on amp meter and decline to build a rig to measure the voltage and current while it is in use. You could measure the amount of water, the temperature change and calculate the power required presuming perfect efficiency. All of that I decline to do as well. Sorry all I got is the 1500 watts.If you are worried about current draw on a given circuit I expect that this thing will draw around 12 to 13 amps. That is a guess not a professional opinion. I retired and put my license on inactive. « Show Less
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It is a 37 watt unit, cost will vary from city to city just take 37 multiply by hours per day used divide by 1000... that will give you your kWh consumption multiply that by your kWh cost and that will give you an estimate on daily cost.. hope this helps