How many amps of an electronic breaker does this unit require? 15, 20, or 25, or others? thanks
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My Installers threw away all the manuals! I was not too happy. But I believe it draws very little Amps...like around 4ish...so I think you would be more than fine with 15. I looked it up at Lowes and they say 3.3 amps for a 450 CFM, so right around there I would assume. On another note, we are very happy with this. It is much quieter than the one we replaced and we always get compliments on it. It lights up very well and it sucks the steam and grease right up. Hope this helps.
1689314
Assuming the circuit breaker is 20 amps, the entire circuit must be at least 12 gauge wire. You are not allowed to mix smaller gauge wires that are not designed to carry the amperage of the circuit
356107
The 14 ga wire is fine, it is good for 15 AMP 110/120 or 220/240 circuits. The problem may be in recommended protection for the pump. The pump might suffer damage if a malfunction causes it to draw more than 10 Amps. 10 amp circuit breakers are not common, so my guess is you will be fine with the 15 amp breaker. Most malfunctions will exceed 15 amps and trip the breaker.
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The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts... » Read More The only way one of us is going to be able to provide a definitive answer is if we open up the device, and check the breaker. It should be labeled with a part number which can be googled. OR you could post your question to their Twitter person, https://twitter.com/furmansound who is much less likely to ignore the question than whoever is supposed to answer their website's Contact form.I'm pretty confident that the breaker would NOT be greater than 15A, because this is intended to go into a standard 15A outlet. Some other folks here note it handles at least 1600watts (13.3A), meaning it won't kick in when you don't want it to. Anything 20A would be specially labeled. « Show Less
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Unit drawers around 25 aAmps. Would trip a 20 amp breaker. I have mine plugged into a 30 amp 220 volt dryer circuit.
1782917
Do the math: Watts = Amps X Volts puts the appliance right at 20.8 amps. Meaning the circuit breaker may trip-- a lot! Mine is on a 30 amp breaker. Remember to make SURE the wiring is rated for the load you plan or your melting wires will be the circuit "breaker".
2083306
I believe a 15 amp outlet is recommended. I think it is actually around 12 though.
2026961
110. Just make sure it is on a 20 amp breaker. Works great! Worth the extra cash, actually gets HOT.
73065
Its a 21amp unit at highest pick a watt. 30 amp 2 pull breaker will do just fine.
639559
according to the spec sheet that came with my unit the input voltage is 120 volts plus or minus 10 percent (108 to 132 volts) and can be run on a 15 amp circuit min but should be on a 20 amp circuit when ever possible.
946718
Yes you can use this unit. Make sure you have it on at least a 25 amp breaker.
1685560
Less than 20 amps - I run it on a 20 circuit. Has never tripped the breaker
511567
Hi Miss, You probable have your answer but I thought I would elaborate on this. On the DC side, 25 amps. On the AC side, 15 or 20 amp fuse or circuit breaker. Not sure which side e.g. AC or DC you were refering to. You could use a AC power strip & surge protector that has a 15 amp breaker built into it with a manual reset button. Good luck, Greg.
779610
Never run any thing at its full rating ever. In electrical world if you will be running normal at 15 amp you should be on 20 amp rated UL rated outlet line, timer and GFI Breaker. This allows for surge amps.
1782914
30 amp 220 volt breaker and 30 amp wiring only! Using a smaller breaker and wire is a fire hazard because breakers don't always trip when overloaded! If the 20 amp breaker fails to trip then the wire will heat up like a burner on an electric stove and will catch on fire.
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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.
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5 amps per Frigidaire and 550 watts if power factor is 1.0 and voltage is 110 volts. rule of thumb (?) is peak start-up current for fan and compressor will be 10 to 13 amps. Should work well with 15 or 20 amp circuit breakers, provided you know the amps of other appliances in same circuit.