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| McMark |
 Mar 31 2005, 03:21 AM
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914 Freak!  Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None  |
How many amps would the circuit below draw? What if they were 2 kW, 3 kW and 4kW?
Anyone care to explain how you found your answer? Electricity stuff makes me feel totally inept. It always feels like I'm on the verge of understanding things and then I realize I don't know anything. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) I'm trying to wire up the heat lamps for the paint booth and I need to know what size wire we'll need and what size breakers to use. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) EDIT: It's 220v. Attached image(s) 
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| MecGen |
Mar 31 2005, 05:26 AM
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8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Hi Marc
I did a similar project, 3 x 1000 watt. My space confinmenets I used 3 curciuts to each hetaer #12, then these went to a splitter, then a #10 to fuse panel protected by a 30 or 40 amp breaker (been a few years), I had to do it this way because it was a constuction project not an add on, and wiring needed to be passed in advance, hence the splitter. We have huge "codes" for paint shops, but I am sure you know the dos and don'ts in your area, explosion proof motor and heaters etc...all curciuts in bx or conduit (sp) Regards Joe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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McMark OT: Electrical Question Mar 31 2005, 03:21 AM
dmenche914 You will have 6 kW going thru the total circuit. 2... Mar 31 2005, 04:15 AM McMark Okay, what if they were wired in series? Mar 31 2005, 04:42 AM dmenche914 It would still be the same current draw, as the he... Mar 31 2005, 05:55 AM dmenche914 By the way, 6000 Watts in heat lamps is equal to E... Mar 31 2005, 06:28 AM
scott thacher its simple, divide your wattage by the voltage
wa... Mar 31 2005, 08:16 AM |
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