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1 Outlet In My Radio Room....
- Thread starter Eastside
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Then, just don't use any more amperage thru that one outlet than the breaker/fuse will allow for.
I wouldn't run an amp with more than 250 watts either.
Figure on 25 amp draw max on that outlet - I would.
I wouldn't run an amp with more than 250 watts either.
Figure on 25 amp draw max on that outlet - I would.
Turn off the toaster when running the amp. 
Common sense says only pull 85% of what the line's breaker is rated for, any more than that you'll need to pull another line to that area.
Common sense says only pull 85% of what the line's breaker is rated for, any more than that you'll need to pull another line to that area.
It won't change the amount of current that should be drawn from that breaker. Yeah, they make a rack type power strip with 8 receptacles. No different than a plastic one with a switch - except for the price. Used them in my guitar amp rack. Still have it. They vary in price with the features they have.
I have not wired my radio shack in yet, so its running off of a 120v cord plugged into my house. I have 2 power supply's, scope, computer, lights, soldiering iron, and I pep around 2500 watts off of one 20 amp breaker. That same 20 amp breaker also powers half of a bedroom also.
I have never tested my voltage drop but I have not had a problem, my house is also built over code with 10 gauge wire. I know im still pushing my luck
I have everything to wire my shack into 220-240 just have not had time :blushing:
I would check the gauge of the wiring in your wall, if its a older house you might have under rated wiring!
I have never tested my voltage drop but I have not had a problem, my house is also built over code with 10 gauge wire. I know im still pushing my luck
I have everything to wire my shack into 220-240 just have not had time :blushing:
I would check the gauge of the wiring in your wall, if its a older house you might have under rated wiring!
Run some new wire.
If I had my choice, I'd run a 60A 220v sub-panel to my shack so I have plenty of juice, and room to hook up 1.5 kw of fun.
Robb..... 250 watt will draw 25 amps around 12-14 volts, a 250 watt amp being powered by a 110 power supply will draw around 3 amps of 110 volts.
110v x 20amps = 2200 watts, so a amp at 50% efficiency on a 20 amp breaker will still support a 1000+ watt amp.
Since most radio transmissions are intermittent and current draw is not consistent you can run a bigger amp than what is rated by the breaker.
You're right of course.
I thought about that after I read your last post.
Bit I still wouldn't run 1500 PEP out of a 20 amp breaker...Just wouldn't be prudent...
