Element Question

[Vanoontour]

So to sum up tho, this element would be fine if it were run off a 15A circuit? I am thinking of using it for my HLT/HERMs coil via a PID and SSR.

 

[QldKev]

So to sum up tho, this element would be fine if it were run off a 15A circuit? I am thinking of using it for my HLT/HERMs coil via a PID and SSR.

If you are talking about the 3000w element int he first post, yes.

volt * amp = watts
240v * 15amp = 3600w max.

So 3000w is less than 3600w so it is ok if it is the only device using that circuit.

 

[Glot]

2400 watts divided by 240 volts = 10 amps. Anything more than a 2400 watt element is too much load for a 10 amp power point. The house wiring and over current protective device has nothing to do with it. The switch in the power point is rated for 10 amps!

 

[Vanoontour]

Hey Glot, I have a dedicated 15A point straight from my main board so I'm fine there. I was just making sure the element would be suitable for what I propose doing with it, I'm more than comfortable the circuit can handle it.

Cheers