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I can't find a mention for the voltage, but if it's 240V, that seems like about 10A, which is standard for these strips, no?
by stavros 1y ago
I can't find a mention for the voltage, but if it's 240V, that seems like about 10A, which is standard for these strips, no?
- solid_fuel 1y agoAll the prices are in USD, and the outlets are US standard, so this is likely 120V. So 20 Amps, not 10.
- trollbridge 1y agoIt's 120V. Pushing 20A continuous through that kind of wiring is less than ideal. First of all, let's assume less than ideal conditions so base our calculations on 115V. 2,500 watts is going to be 21.7 amps; assuming a continuous load (which is pretty reasonable for a whole house) is going to need a breaker and wiring that's rated for 125% of that, or 27.2A. That means the supply needs to be #10 wiring and should be fitted with a 30A breaker at the disconnect. A temporary power tap is not a suitable disconnect. And I highly doubt it's got 10 gauge wiring.
- stavros 1y agoAh yeah, at 120V that is definitely not going to cut it.