Electricity question

Ido1 · 09/12/2009, 01:44 PM

10 ampere plug can deal with 1500 watts?

Michael · 09/12/2009, 01:55 PM

I =P OVER V

I= P
_
V

I is the current
p is the watts
v is the voltage

whats the voltage at your houses consumer unit (fuse box)

Ido1 · 09/12/2009, 02:35 PM

In the main fuses (there are two) it says:

The white one:

G 40A
220/380V~
240/415V~

The black one:

ln 40A 30mA
Un ~125 bis 220V
2 pol IP40

atkinsg · 09/12/2009, 05:05 PM

If your house voltage is 120 (this is usual) then 1500w would require 12.5 Amps.

If your voltage is 220, then 1500w would require 6.8 Amps

khaosinc · 09/12/2009, 05:47 PM

and while it is tempting... DO NOT just swich out the circut breaker.

As a side note I try not to run things on the ragged edge as they have a nasty habit of popping at really annoying times (like 5 mins. After you leave for a 3 day weekend).

Check the rest of the plugs on the walls, you may have another circut for some of the other plugs in the room especially if your house os on the modern side.

Ido1 · 09/13/2009, 01:53 AM

So you think it's better not to run 1500 watts on 10A?
It's too risky?

Michael · 09/13/2009, 01:56 AM

well 1500 watts will draw 12.5 amps if the voltage is 120, i haven't got my calculator but it sounds about right.

so i wouldnt run 1500 watts on a 10 amp supply in that case then no.

Ido1 · 09/13/2009, 03:15 AM

I checked again and the Volt is 220.
so in this case 1500 watts equal to 6.81 amps - on 10 amps plug.
In your opinion it's OK?

Michael · 09/13/2009, 05:34 AM

yes if you have a 220 volt input to your house then running 1500 watts of a 10 amp circuit is fine

Roy G. Biv · 09/13/2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ido1
I checked again and the Volt is 220.
so in this case 1500 watts equal to 6.81 amps - on 10 amps plug.
In your opinion it's OK?

Dude.. Where do you live. If in the US then you do this to figure it out..

1500 watts / 120 volts = 12.5 Amps

I usually do the

1500/110 = 13.63 Amps to be safe because house voltage is usually betwwen 110-120V

Michael · 09/13/2009, 05:43 AM

we have 230 volt in the uk, it works out as 4.3 amps per kilowatt, i was under the assumption the voltage in the us was 120 volts, if so roy g has a point, id suggest you double check your voltage input to your property.

Ido1 · 09/13/2009, 05:54 AM

Thanks guys.
I live in Israel,and the standard volt is 220...
So according to what you say it should be fine.

Roy G. Biv · 09/13/2009, 06:03 AM

Do you have a Home Depot in Israel? Ask the guy in the isle to double check.
As far as 220-230 goes for us, like air conditioners/hot tubs etc..

1500 / 220 = 6.8amps

If this is an existing circuit, if you plug it in and the breaker/fuse pops then its too much.

Also it would help to put Israel in your "location", it can only help.

EnglishRebel · 09/13/2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Roy G. Biv
Also it would help to put Israel in your "location", it can only help.

It's in his "Location" under his avatar.

I've never had any luck getting sensible help from any of the home improvement stores (in my area anyway?.

Ido1 · 09/13/2009, 07:08 AM

Of course,
I will double check in there,just to make sure it's really 220.
And I updated the location...

Thanks.

09/12/2009, 01:44 PM	#1
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Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	I =P OVER V I= P _ V I is the current p is the watts v is the voltage whats the voltage at your houses consumer unit (fuse box) __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/12/2009, 05:05 PM	#4
atkinsg Chemist/Software Dev Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 312	If your house voltage is 120 (this is usual) then 1500w would require 12.5 Amps. If your voltage is 220, then 1500w would require 6.8 Amps __________________ GTA Current Tank Info: 125 gal Reef, 45 gal sump, 20 gal fuge, SRO XP 2000, Apex, 1X250 MH + 2 Maxspect Razors, Ca Reactor

09/12/2009, 05:47 PM	#5
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	and while it is tempting... DO NOT just swich out the circut breaker. As a side note I try not to run things on the ragged edge as they have a nasty habit of popping at really annoying times (like 5 mins. After you leave for a 3 day weekend). Check the rest of the plugs on the walls, you may have another circut for some of the other plugs in the room especially if your house os on the modern side. __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.

09/13/2009, 01:56 AM	#7
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well 1500 watts will draw 12.5 amps if the voltage is 120, i haven't got my calculator but it sounds about right. so i wouldnt run 1500 watts on a 10 amp supply in that case then no. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/12/2009, 02:35 PM	#3
Ido1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 207	In the main fuses (there are two) it says: The white one: G 40A 220/380V~ 240/415V~ The black one: ln 40A 30mA Un ~125 bis 220V 2 pol IP40

09/13/2009, 01:53 AM	#6
Ido1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 207	So you think it's better not to run 1500 watts on 10A? It's too risky?

09/13/2009, 03:15 AM	#8
Ido1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 207	I checked again and the Volt is 220. so in this case 1500 watts equal to 6.81 amps - on 10 amps plug. In your opinion it's OK?

09/13/2009, 05:34 AM	#9
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	yes if you have a 220 volt input to your house then running 1500 watts of a 10 amp circuit is fine __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/13/2009, 05:43 AM	#11
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	we have 230 volt in the uk, it works out as 4.3 amps per kilowatt, i was under the assumption the voltage in the us was 120 volts, if so roy g has a point, id suggest you double check your voltage input to your property. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/13/2009, 05:54 AM	#12
Ido1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 207	Thanks guys. I live in Israel,and the standard volt is 220... So according to what you say it should be fine.

09/13/2009, 06:03 AM	#13
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	Do you have a Home Depot in Israel? Ask the guy in the isle to double check. As far as 220-230 goes for us, like air conditioners/hot tubs etc.. 1500 / 220 = 6.8amps If this is an existing circuit, if you plug it in and the breaker/fuse pops then its too much. Also it would help to put Israel in your "location", it can only help.

09/13/2009, 07:08 AM	#15
Ido1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Israel Posts: 207	Of course, I will double check in there,just to make sure it's really 220. And I updated the location... Thanks.