How much power does It require to operate to full capcity? As in how many amps does it need?
854307
The first answer is no longer relevant. Amazon's info for this item is out of date. The new specs for the unit are 120 watts, and 280 ft. lbs of torque! This is about 10 amps. I say about since there are losses in the line and plug, and because when the car is running the voltage is higher.The new model is awesome. It takes lugs off of my 4x4 in one or two impacts, so less than 3 seconds. Two impacts on the way back on sets them just a little tight, but not so much that it would cause harm. I wouldn't dare let it hit another time!
854308
The first answer is no longer relevant. Amazon's info for this item is out of date. The new specs for the unit are 120 watts, and 280 ft. lbs of torque! This is about 10 amps. I say about since there are losses in the line and plug, and because when the car is running the voltage is higher. The new model is awesome. It takes lugs off of my 4x4 in one or two impacts, so less than 3 seconds. Two impacts on the way back on sets them just a little tight, but not so much that it would cause harm. I wouldn't dare let it hit another time!
1339098
It's 1500 watts but more importantly, it draws 12.5 amps. Amps are more important. Most home circuits have 15 amp breakers or fuses so there should be nothing else on this circuit but the fan. DO NOT use an extension cord unless it is approved by an electrician. It works well (for me) and doesn't cost a lot to run. When the unit is on and warm, the color on the front screen changes (from black) to a lighter color. The company says this may wear out with use over time. The nice feature is the it has a "tip-over" switch that turns the unit off when it is knocked over. Stand it back up and it will start again. Just be careful about where you place it and that little ones can't get at it.
1872900
They claim it requires 215 watts. Mine is on 6-100 watt Renolgy panels and 6 Trojan deep cycle 12 volt golf cart batteries. It has worked flawlessly night and day with power left over to run multiple 12 volt lights in my house. Tim
664377
You should consider this machine to be load limited (full-time and NOT counting higher starting loads!) to around 1600 watts (figure about 15 amps). Without knowing the running/starting loads of each appliance (should be listed in the specs), it's not possible to give you a better answer. Good unit though, starts easily and runs quietly.
700924
First, the answer is NOT 500ma (.5) as someone else replied. That is the no-load idle current, NOT the MAXIMUM current. While I don't see an official answer, based on the claimed 87% efficiency, the maximum load and surge, and a battery voltage estimate of 13 volts, a little rough math gives us a possible full load current of a bit over 132 amps, with a possible surge current reaching twice that number. Keep in mind these are just some quick back of the napkin figures, and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's published rating. BOTTOM LINE: Contact them before wiring it, I'm just somebody on the Internet making unreliable wild-eyed claims about electricity. First, the answer is NOT 500ma (.5) as someone else replied. That is the no-load idle current, NOT the MAXIMUM current. While I don't see an official answer, based on the claimed 87% efficiency, the maximum load and surge, and a battery voltage estimate of 13 volts, a little rough math gives us a possible full load current of a bit over 132 amps, with a possible surge current reaching twice that number. Keep in mind these are just some quick back of the napkin figures, and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's published rating. BOTTOM LINE: Contact them before wiring it, I'm just... » Read More First, the answer is NOT 500ma (.5) as someone else replied. That is the no-load idle current, NOT the MAXIMUM current. While I don't see an official answer, based on the claimed 87% efficiency, the maximum load and surge, and a battery voltage estimate of 13 volts, a little rough math gives us a possible full load current of a bit over 132 amps, with a possible surge current reaching twice that number. Keep in mind these are just some quick back of the napkin figures, and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's published rating. BOTTOM LINE: Contact them before wiring it, I'm just somebody on the Internet making unreliable wild-eyed claims about electricity. « Show Less
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Full time. So don't expect it to run on a couple of small batteries. You'll need a small power supply.
1648403
In my opinion I would work backwards first. AC Energy Needs: What do you need to power? How many watts? Yousay laptops, radio, and possible fan (just kidding). None of those are big energy hogs. So you could probably get by with a system that outputs a continuous 100 watts. On the safe side lets say 150 watts of continuous AC power. OK, so you need an inverter (converts DC power to AC power) that output at least 150 watts of continuous power. There are lots of good inverters in this range. I suggest one that has a built in fan, high conversion efficiency, and an alarm for low power supply voltage. DC Energy Source: Solar panels output DC energy; however, their out put varies with time of day, cloudiness, and much more. You need a continuous power source. In steps the battery, a power reservoir or buffer. We are not talking car batteries here, as they will not handle the deep discharges and recharges that you could subject them to. Deep cycle batteries are what you want. If you read Northern Arizona Wind & Sun's battery FAQ (http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm) you will fidn they recommend AGM batteries, such as these: UPG UB12350 Group U1 - AGM Battery - Sealed Lead Acid - 12 Volt - 35 Ah Capacity - I2 Terminal. Charging the battery: In steps the Solar Panel. Simply put you use the solar panel to charge the battery. You will also need to put something in between the battery and the solar panel(s), such a charge controller (avoids over charging) or diode (prevents charge from batteries leaking back through to the panels). Of course, you also need the best direct sunlight you can get. Mostly, that is what you need.
1080678
You can use one cap for two amps if you please with a distribution block just install it normally and run the wire from the + of the capacitor to the distribution block, then hook both amps to the distribution block after that it all depends on your amps how much watts let's say this is a 2.0 farad for 2000 watts and so on
1292765
Well assuming it is functioning at full rated capacity of 250 watts at 120 volts, that figures out to about 2.08 amps. This using Ohms law and a power factor of 1.
2141522
It does not need additional supply, however, I would buy cheap UPS (from Costco) so that it can stay up for for few minutes.I would check the Amp requirement on your circuit as they do consume a bit more power.I am running 4 of them at my shop.Thanks
2054078
Watts = Amps x Volts, so for 120VAC power (US) it's 300 & 360 Watts respectively. One 15A 120VAC circuit can supply 1800 Watts of load.
1863269
Regardless of what some have said. YES you need a 20 amp circuit outlet to get the amps full power. If use the standard 15 amp, you will not get the full power from the amp.
2248912
This unit will load up to 1.5amp at 10 watts-At 6v you will have more than enough current to satisfy the 500ma-I have bought several of these power supplies for a couple of different custom projects. I wire them directly into circuit boards so i cannot speak to the adapter plugs, however I can speak to the robust construction of the components. I have one that is in service for up to 12 hours at a time and it works well with not problem.
2022009
It has no 'amps' per se. This is a passive,not powered, hub so it will be able to source no more total current that the USB port that it is connected to.
2187749
I have not found any information in Current Capacity for this switch. I would suspect between .75 and 1.5 amps at 120 VAC. I played it safe and have the switch activate a small ice cube relay that needs about 20 milliamps at 120 VAC. I would suggest doing the same.
948472
No more than five amps. I use it with a 12v remote jumper battery without a problem.
309031
I'm not sure what it uses by just being plugged in. It's max capacity is supposed to be 2400 watts. I have a computer plugged into it that is always running as well as a few other things in my recording studio that always use a little power. I don't think it uses much on it's own. I have 4 of them in different locations and I haven't seen any increase in my electrical bill using them.