How many amps is this rated for? Would it work for a 230 Volt, 5,159 Watt, 7.9 Amp AC Unit? The sticker says to use a 20 Amp timer, will this suffice?
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2 ON/2 OFF settings per day Controls 240V air conditioners&gt;&gt;&gt; 3-prong grounded plug 5000 Watt capacity&gt;&gt;&gt; 2 HP motor loads &gt; This is the info from the site you divide watts by the voltage 5000 by 240 =20.83 amp load...and now you know how to figure it out next time. D
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The model I have is rated at 8.0 Amps and my Air conditioner is rated at 1480 watts. I would recommend going to the Intermatic Website. It lists the ratings for each model. It's safer to have a higher rated timer than what your air conditioner requires.
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2 ON/2 OFF settings per dayControls 240V air conditioners>>>3-prong grounded plug5000 Watt capacity>>>2 HP motor loads >This is the info from the site you divide watts by the voltage 5000 by 240 =20.83 amp load...and now you know how to figure it out next time. D
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Got a problem with your numbers, CBM: 7.9 amps at 230 volts amounts to only 1879 watts. On the other hand, 5,159 watts from 230 volt (which is the rating of this timer) amounts to 22.4 amps. So, one of your numbers ain't right. Either way, though, I suspect this timer is OK for you. Full disclosure: I'm just a DIYer, so I do not guarantee the correctness of anything I tell you. CdeV
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This unit only has the one plug and I've never seen one that has more than one. I just use a multiple plug in and it works fine. Just make sure you don't go over the rated wattage for all your items which is 1500 watts. I own 3 different timers and this is the best of the 3.
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Hello Kevin,I do not know what the max current for this device is! But by the power cord it looks like it should be able to handle 15 amps. I use it for heat lamps and also 1500 watt heaters and so far I have had no problems. But you might want to check with the manufacturer of the unit. I have a couple of them and planning on buying a couple more. They are really handy. Good Luck, Gary
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Timer is rated for up to 44 watts usage. You may want to ask an electrician or contact Intermatic's customer service department. Never hurts check with manufacturer.
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The current draw is rated at 60 amps for this unit. At 230 volts, that comes to 13800 watts. That's the peak. It will usually run much lower than that. Also, as an answer, why reply with "I don't know"?
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This IS a 115 Volt air conditioner. Properly wired/fused 115 Volt electrical outlets have 15 Ampere circuit breakers. This will only draw high current momentarily (several seconds) when the compressor is restarting. It should _not_ be on a circuit which has other appliances to prevent tripping the circuit breaker. So, id does plug into what many persons consider a "regular" 3-prong wall outlet. Anyone who wants the 230 Volt version of this 12,000 BTU model should search Amazon for ASIN: B0056C818U.
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Im not sure about the AC unit. we use it for lights and TV at our camp, I am not very happy with this inverter, we have had trouble with the alarm going off at 12.2 all the time. sometimes it work good and others no so good, it seems to have a mind of its own. Sorry not much help.
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Electrical equipment should only used up to 80% of their rating. 15 amp rated timer should only be used on on loads not exceding 12 amps.
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Depends on pulling amps of your air conditioner. Check your starting amps for the air conditioner. This is nice unit but might be to small
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Yes it will work. The "20 Amp" rating refers to the amperage produced by the solar panels, so if the current produced by your panels at peak efficiency is below 20 amps (and off the top of my head, it is) you will be fine. Remember to hook this up in the EXACT order as the instructions say or else it ill blow a fuse. Good luck!
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I have one of mine installed in a regular 110 outlet with both a refrigerator and coffee pot attached. I think it will handle 20 Amps.
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I wouldn't think it matters at all. I have never seen this low a rating- are you sure it isn't 3 amp or 2.5amp ? either way is shouldn't matter- there is probably a fuse to insure no overload. BTW- the one I bought seemed to work for 30 seconds and next thing it wasn't supplying any power at all. I never returned it , just used the old one that wasn't really bad. My alarm system needed a new battery and a fuse.
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Probably Not, this item is only rated for 960 watts (approximately 9 amps). The starting surge of even a small AC unit is going to exceed this rating and the switch will have a short life.
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I've only tried the timer with a Lamp; but I don't think it should be a problem using a device that uses an AC adapter as long as it doesn't draw too much power/amps. The timer is a 2-prong device, so you'll need to connect 2 prong devices to it.
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I believe this meter unit works for up to 7500 running watts. It sounds like yours is 6000 running watts with a surge of 7000 watts. Yes; this will work for you.
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I just checked and see that this timer is rated for up to 8.3 amps and since a 250 watt bulb at 120 volts equates to about 2 amps, this should work well for you. Its a rugged unit which I have been using outdoors in the dusk to dawn mode with my outdoor low voltage lighting and it works very well. Obviously this unit is photoelectric and turns on automatically when its dark out so you'll have to position it properly on or near your doghouse so that the photoelectric cell can measue the outdoor light.
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I do not know the amperage of this unit. In practical everyday use I had my AC and 46" TV plugged into it. When the AC compressor kicked in...The overload circuit would kick in. I put the AC on a separate circuit, which I should have done in the first place, I have had no problems and I have all of my computer peripheral power blocks and multi plug extentions and the Samsung TV,,,Not one shut down since and no excessive heat!! It's a good unit. I hope that answers your question....If you would like a complete list of what I have plugged into this unit let me know.