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68fireman
Aug 24, 2008, 01:51 PM
How can I tell how many watts I'm I using on things. (like how many watts does A/C use.) how can I measure the watts I know volts and amps.
Curlyben
Aug 24, 2008, 02:10 PM
Power (W) = Volts x Amps
Just work it through
Capuchin
Aug 24, 2008, 02:15 PM
Multiply the two together, P = IV.
Curlyben
Aug 24, 2008, 02:26 PM
That's about all I can remember from A-LEVEL physics ;)
The roket 101
Sep 22, 2008, 07:21 AM
Ok do the folloing:-
check the A/C Amp multible in the main voltage for example
A/C is 5A X the voltage is 220 = 1100
regards
The roket 101
KISS
Sep 22, 2008, 08:25 AM
You would happen to pick the AC unit.
VA = Volt-Amps - loosely watts
Watts = V * I
Watts = V * I * Cos(theta) for AC circuits; Cos(0) = 1 for non-motor loads
FLA = Full load amps or what the unit draws at full load. Motors may not operate there.
LRA - Locked rotor amps. Usually what the motor draws at startup.
There is an inexpensive device in various varients called the Kill-a-Watt. It can help you determine energy usage for 120 V appliances that plug into the wall.
Remember too, that energy usage is time dependent, so the cost to run an AC depends on how long it's on.
cooke
Dec 26, 2010, 07:08 AM
I have a turbine 12volt how can I find how much in watts it generates OK with amps about 5 ampc
tkrussell
Dec 26, 2010, 07:31 AM
You added a new question to an old thread, that explains how to answer your question.
P=EI
Power = Volts times Amps
P= 12 x 5
Power = 60 watts