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hoopie033
Feb 21, 2009, 12:50 PM
What amperage are 15 kw heat stripps suppost to run at,,,Right now they are running at 21 amp,,,is that to high

Perito
Feb 21, 2009, 01:33 PM
Are you sure these are 15 KW strips? How about 1.5 KW strips?

Power (watts) = volts * amps.

15000 watts = 120 volts * A
15000/120 = A
125 amps = A (kind of high, I think).

If it's a 240 volt circuit
15000/240 = 62.5 amps

If it were a 1.5 kw circuit
1500 / 120 = 12.5 amps
1500 / 240 = 6.25 amps

If it's a 1.5 kw strip, and it's pulling 21 amps, it's probably faulty. It's too high regardless of the voltage being applied.

KC13
Feb 21, 2009, 01:49 PM
If you have a 15 kw heat package with three 5 kw strips at about 240v, 21 amps is about average (per strip).

Perito
Feb 21, 2009, 03:07 PM
5000 watts / 240 volts = 20.8 amps. That makes sense.

KC13
Feb 21, 2009, 05:10 PM
5000 watts / 240 volts = 20.8 amps. That makes sense.As always, great minds think alike...;)