Difference between revisions of "Electrical Test Equipment"
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| + | == Determine Current Draw of AC Electrical Circuit == | ||
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| + | #Find the data plate on the device you are trying to wire. | ||
| + | #Find the section labeled FLA or LRA, this is the full load. In many instances, the load will be expressed in watts, IE 3800 watts FL. | ||
| + | #Divide the wattage by the voltage of the circuit, in the USA usually 120 0r 240. | ||
| + | #The result is the amperage the device draws. | ||
| + | #Multiply by 1.25, the National Electrical code requires protection at %125. | ||
| + | #Install circuit breaker to meet that size. Standard branch circuits like lighting require 15 amp. Appliance circuits, IE kitchen, require 20 amp. | ||
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== Electrical Test Equipment Suppliers == | == Electrical Test Equipment Suppliers == | ||
* Hoyt Electrical Equipment - http://www.hoytmeter.com/ | * Hoyt Electrical Equipment - http://www.hoytmeter.com/ | ||
* Test Equipment Depot - http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ | * Test Equipment Depot - http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/ | ||
| + | * Advanced Test Equipment Corporation - http://www.atecorp.com/ | ||
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[[Category:Electrical]] | [[Category:Electrical]] | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 12 November 2008
Determine Current Draw of AC Electrical Circuit
- Find the data plate on the device you are trying to wire.
- Find the section labeled FLA or LRA, this is the full load. In many instances, the load will be expressed in watts, IE 3800 watts FL.
- Divide the wattage by the voltage of the circuit, in the USA usually 120 0r 240.
- The result is the amperage the device draws.
- Multiply by 1.25, the National Electrical code requires protection at %125.
- Install circuit breaker to meet that size. Standard branch circuits like lighting require 15 amp. Appliance circuits, IE kitchen, require 20 amp.
Electrical Test Equipment Suppliers
- Hoyt Electrical Equipment - http://www.hoytmeter.com/
- Test Equipment Depot - http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/
- Advanced Test Equipment Corporation - http://www.atecorp.com/
