The AC power specs say "Total Current Capacity: 15 A". Does this mean I can't plug this unit into a 20 A outlet? If so, what are my options?
1970763
There will be no issue. 20amp means the wiring in the walls to the outlet is capable of carrying 20amps. The rating of the panamax is for delivering 15 amps max to the equipment connected to it - I would doubt that your equipment will ever draw that amount.
2106657
Hi Lynn,This will work! How many Amp of current comes out from the receptacle is base on how much your application will use however, the maximum is 20 Amp from this receptacle.let me know if you have more questions!Tony1-877-267-3711
1228933
Likewise to "retired in Lynwood" I have it in a normal wall outlet. I have 20 amp circuits but 15 amp outlets...go figure. I remember it is one horsepower, or maybe 1.5 peak. One horsepower would draw slightly over 6 amps. What I would say, basis a problem I had with other appliances in the kitchen, is that it would be better not to put it on a circuit that already has a major appliance on it, refrigerator, window unit, etc. Ideally those would be on separate circuits anyway.
1597085
all I can think of is a 12 volt battery with a inverter to give the same power as a AC current outlet. I haven't tried that but it works with other things.just a thought but you should talk to some one in the know.
733593
That all depends on the amount of amp service you have for where ever you are plugging in this unit. I believe this unit uses 9.8 amps. We had a 15 amp breaker for the room we were using this unit in. It never tripped our breaker. I suggest you double check the amps this unit uses (like I said, I thought it was 9.8 but double check that!!) and check the amps you have to that area.
403799
The unit says it will handle 15 amps at 120 volt which is 1,800 watts. My only issue with the unit is it cannot be used with a thermostatically controlled device. That fact is only mentioned on the paperwork enclosed in the package. Good luck !
1686985
Right at 15 AMPs. I have the Rinnai 94i and the Reliance 6 on a 20a breaker, both running with no issues. I have set up, and would suggest a 20a breaker at a minimum, with 12 gauge minimum wiring back to the breaker box, and a 20a wall outlet.
2076503
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.
664123
It should be plugged into a 20 amp outlet.You can plug it into a 15 amp outlet but nothing else on the circuit should plugged in, even then you are still pushing over the limits. I bet most people do this though. Not good.
1521283
My unit draw 10 amps of DC current to produce 1 amp. of AC current @120 volts. My Go-Power is used on a Electrical service vehicle to operate Drills and Hand Saws, and lights. It work's very well! Buy one!Bob Joseph
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The unit is rated at 12 AMPS, 1440 WATTS. A 15 AMP circuit is sufficient as long as there are not other appliances on the circuit.Hope that helps!
2148221
I suggest you contact the manufacturer for your answer. Personally, I would only plug those units into a 15-20 amp dedicated wall socket with GFCI protection. I use this surge unit for my computer, monitor, external hard drives, wireless router etc. with excellent results.
1577192
U will try to answer that question as best as I can. The AC imput power is at 100-240Vand the DC output power 125V. I have actually ran the unit on a 12V car battery charger with a plug in converter.
514081
I am not an electrician so I can only tell you that I use this APC wall outlet on a 15amp circuit that powers a large smart TV and a satellite receiver. Hope this helps.
61897
20 amp, but there are adapters. Depending what you want to run it may or may not power what you want though. For instance, you might not be able to power a large air conditioner...or even a small one if much else is running
1961231
As far as I'm aware you need to know if you want a 15 or 20amp outlet. My understanding is 15 amp is more common. Check that the unit is not close to a sink or any other water source as then you would need a different type of outlet. Otherwise I followed instructions from a YouTube video and found it very straight forward.
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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.