How much can I run on a 15 amp breaker

[a1usedcomp]

15 amps 1800w Im trying to find the best way to find out what my gear draws

[mywxrld]

Actually the NEC (National Electric Code) states that no more than 80% of the rated circuit. Therefore 15 (Amps) x 120 (Volts) = 1800 Watts x 80% = 1440 Watts (12 Amps). Check your owners manual and see what each piece of equipment uses then add them up. Now remember that not all pieces are on at the same time so if you are trying to figure out the load you only need to add the loads that are on at the same time.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by a1usedcomp

15 amps 1800w Im trying to find the best way to find out what my gear draws

Here is what I run off a 15amp circuit. If you have less gear then me you shouldn't have any worry's ~ I have never tripped a circuit With everything blasting away:

Projector
Blu-ray player
Receiver
Xpa-5 amps (x 2)
UPA-7 amp
Pyramid ~ active crossover
Monster ~ Power Conditioner

[a1usedcomp]

Samsung 63” Plasma
Oppo BDP-93
Integra DTR-50.2
Emotiva XPA-2 XPA-3
2X HSU VTF-15H Subs

I will just hook up the XPA-2 and see what happens I just got a XPA-2 and heard storys about how much it draws , I guess I will find out . The worse would be Id have to flip and outlet from my office on the oterside of the wall.

Also I know it all depends on how much your pushing the system .

[a1usedcomp]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Here is what I run off a 15amp circuit. If you have less gear then me you shouldn't have any worry's ~ I have never tripped a circuit With everything blasting away:

Projector
Blu-ray player
Receiver
Xpa-5 amps (x 2)
UPA-7 amp
Pyramid ~ active crossover
Monster ~ Power Conditioner

Your whole room is also on a 15 amp service ?

I also read depending on the size of the wire they used a person could slap in a 20 amp breaker

[JJ]

Originally Posted by a1usedcomp

Your whole room is also on a 15 amp service ?

I also read depending on the size of the wire they used a person could slap in a 20 amp breaker

He lives in an apartment, so, yes.

You needn't worry. I run nearly as much equipment as Brent, and no issues (in my old place).

[oppopioneer]

Electrician's general rule is a 20 amp circuit should carry no more than 1920 watts of continuous load...so 15 amp should be well below that.

A amp whether it be Emotiva, Carver/Sunfire, Parasound etc should have it's own seperate dedicated circuit to plug it into I believe. Amps have a high initial current draw and that puts the most amount of stress and uses the most amount of watts of any piece in your Home Theater.

[mywxrld]

Originally Posted by a1usedcomp

Your whole room is also on a 15 amp service ?

I also read depending on the size of the wire they used a person could slap in a 20 amp breaker

This is true but unless you are absolutly positive that it is 12 AWG wire I wouldn't. You can actually do more harm than good if you oversize the breaker for the wire.

A breaker not tripping isn't necessarily a good thing. Just because you don't see the damage doesn't mean it's not happening. Usually the damage is done inside the walls to the insulation on the wire. The heat created (from the amperage on the circuit) breaks down the insulation causing it to become brittle and crack. This in turn can create costly problems.

Ultimately, do what you feel comfortable with. I prefer to side with caution but then again my wife says I have no sense of adventure.

[antimatter]

How do amps work. B/c according to how it it rated I should be close to maxed out.
This is usually what I run
APC-h15
receiver-I know is about 5
Sub- is 5
TV
Bluray player
DTV reciever is always on.
On stanby is the PS3 and the Wii also a secondary bluray player

I want to add an XPA5 but I think I will be overdrawing. Not to mention I want a bigger receiver drawing 7.5amps. If I have to I can get a receiver running at 5amps during this upgrade.

Please Help me understand I don't want to get screwed by having to much and not being able to run things. Also I don't know if it makes a difference everything is pluged into the APC. I only have one fuse I can run this off of. I know I am running close because I have blown the fuse by connecting a window AC. Or am I screwed and Have to run another line.

Thanks in advance

[ZIPPO]

Originally Posted by antimatter

How do amps work. B/c according to how it it rated I should be close to maxed out.
This is usually what I run
APC-h15
receiver-I know is about 5
Sub- is 5
TV
Bluray player
DTV reciever is always on.
On stanby is the PS3 and the Wii also a secondary bluray player

I want to add an XPA5 but I think I will be overdrawing. Not to mention I want a bigger receiver drawing 7.5amps. If I have to I can get a receiver running at 5amps during this upgrade.

Please Help me understand I don't want to get screwed by having to much and not being able to run things. Also I don't know if it makes a difference everything is pluged into the APC. I only have one fuse I can run this off of. I know I am running close because I have blown the fuse by connecting a window AC. Or am I screwed and Have to run another line.

Thanks in advance

You should be ok with what you've listed, but put it on a separate circuit, not one shared with a major appliance.