How do I know if I've plugged in too many amps? Does it automatically switch all ports to 1a, or does it blow an internal fuse?
1587553
I didn't do that but mine broke in the first month. It now works on and off. I'd buy a different one.
1587554
Never had this issue. I routinely charge four items at a time with no problem.
1729784
It may blow the fuse. Check the input amps and then check the fuse size. Output watts are different than input
1442652
There is a 2A fuse in the plug, so the total load across all three sockets and the USB plug is 2A. I was disappointed to find this out since it is very limiting given that a lot of newer devices require 1 or maybe 2A. I tried to see how much the unit could take and put a 10A fuse in, plugged a 5A device on it. The unit started smoking immediately. This is very unfortunate as it is a great unit otherwise, but I think it should be build for at least 8-10A total current.
733593
That all depends on the amount of amp service you have for where ever you are plugging in this unit. I believe this unit uses 9.8 amps. We had a 15 amp breaker for the room we were using this unit in. It never tripped our breaker. I suggest you double check the amps this unit uses (like I said, I thought it was 9.8 but double check that!!) and check the amps you have to that area.
701212
Just change the plug to a110 volt plug make sure it can handle the amps it will pull when hooked to 110
379038
It only tells you the voltage loss at a specfic load (15 or 20 amps). If the loss is out of line then you would need to investigate to find the cause, like bad connections or undersized wires.
706763
I think it's restricted to 2.4 amps per port, however, this should not be an issue, no device that charges using USB pulls 4 amps
1545211
be sure to check 5 amp fuse on board check fuse with ohm meter out of socket have seen bad fuse
140093
I ran dedicated a 12awg cable and install 30amp breaker. When i tied it to the 14awg 20amp circuit it would trip when i have a microwave turn on.
1046740
Make sure tfirst that your outlet or breaker for the outlet is reset and that you have power. also see if anything else in the house was blown. power going off and on should not hurt the unit. A power surge would. I am not sure about the fusing of the system but I assume there is one in the internal transformer. Since I do not know your expertise I am not sure what to recommend but if you are not a technician and the unit has been plugged into a live outlet then take it to a local radio or electronics shop and have them look at the power supply.
1165456
I have the same problem it concerns me that it may blow the circuit out! Don't know if its normal or not! My solution is to leave it plugged in and to try not to have to plug it in again.
776879
Could be a number of things. You could have damaged the adaptor port with the different plug causing a bad connection. Blown a circuit or fuse. If the power adaptor you used was a lower voltage, you may have done nothing, a higher voltage may have damaged the electronics. A volt meter to check the adaptor voltage and to check the circuit would be a good place to start. Check to make sure you didn't damage the port and try the correct adaptor again. Good luck.
772559
U may git by with it a lil while, but switch is not enough for a constant 35 amp pull...will live a while with 35 amp momentary surge, but not entended for this muchamp's
724700
Do you mean use a fuse on it or repair it? I wired mine for 2 ohms. You have to make sure that your amp can carry the load, many people do not pay attention to ohms or RMS power.
1028671
mine does fine on 15Amp breaker - there is a surge when you start first, but when it runs it runs - no problem
73389
If you ran 4 panels rated at 43 volts each in series (positive of one into negative of the next all the way thru) you would be putting over 160V into it. (43x4=172) It is rated for up to 60V input. Hopefully Chris C is right and there is a fuse. Otherwise yes, you fried it.
1912132
Should r able to don't go any higher than one fuse about the current one if it blows I use my for a two way radio that is set on high power (50 watts)