Electrical Test Equipment
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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/
