How many amps in this equipment

dmbnpj · 08/13/2006, 07:52 PM

1. 1 inch Seaswirl
2. Maxijet1200
3. Sequence pump 3600
4. Sedra pump for ASM G3 skimmer
5. Rio1700 pump
6. 150 watt heater
7. 250watt metal halide
8. 260 watt coralife 50/50 light

Thanks to anyone who can tell me the amps in any of this equipment. I am interested in the Reefkeeper 2 and the max amps for it is 15. This is a list of my equipment which I plan to hook up to the Reefkeeper 2.

Thanks!
-jeff

kendog261 · 08/13/2006, 08:31 PM

I couldnt find any info for the sedra pump so assuming that it uses 100watts or less and your lighting plugs into a 120volt outlet your using slightly over 8 amps

theatrus · 08/13/2006, 08:33 PM

If you can find the power consumption in watts:

Watts / 120V = Amps

+/- fudge values because everything is not the same. Pumps usually less, lights usually a bit more.

dmbnpj · 08/13/2006, 08:55 PM

So, do you think all of that equipment together will register under 15 Amps?

kendog261 · 08/13/2006, 08:59 PM

Yes, as long as nothing else is on the same circuit. IE a plug on another wall, room lights ect. You have a couple amps to spare before I would get concerned.

johnnstacy · 08/13/2006, 09:12 PM

Remember that breakers are rated for 80% of their load. So, you don't want to load any more then about 12a continuous on your circuit there. Plus motor startup, etc draws more intitial amperage. If you are really only using 8 amps, you should be fine.

08/13/2006, 07:52 PM	#1
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	How many amps in this equipment 1. 1 inch Seaswirl 2. Maxijet1200 3. Sequence pump 3600 4. Sedra pump for ASM G3 skimmer 5. Rio1700 pump 6. 150 watt heater 7. 250watt metal halide 8. 260 watt coralife 50/50 light Thanks to anyone who can tell me the amps in any of this equipment. I am interested in the Reefkeeper 2 and the max amps for it is 15. This is a list of my equipment which I plan to hook up to the Reefkeeper 2. Thanks! -jeff

08/13/2006, 08:33 PM	#3
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	If you can find the power consumption in watts: Watts / 120V = Amps +/- fudge values because everything is not the same. Pumps usually less, lights usually a bit more. __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

08/13/2006, 08:31 PM	#2
kendog261 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bothell, Wa. Posts: 73	I couldnt find any info for the sedra pump so assuming that it uses 100watts or less and your lighting plugs into a 120volt outlet your using slightly over 8 amps

08/13/2006, 08:55 PM	#4
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	So, do you think all of that equipment together will register under 15 Amps?

08/13/2006, 08:59 PM	#5
kendog261 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bothell, Wa. Posts: 73	Yes, as long as nothing else is on the same circuit. IE a plug on another wall, room lights ect. You have a couple amps to spare before I would get concerned.

08/13/2006, 09:12 PM	#6
johnnstacy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,043	Remember that breakers are rated for 80% of their load. So, you don't want to load any more then about 12a continuous on your circuit there. Plus motor startup, etc draws more intitial amperage. If you are really only using 8 amps, you should be fine.