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Electrical/UPS question
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I've got one of these:

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/tech...2200R3X167&tab=models

It's rated at 1600W at 120V. That's about 13.3A.

I didn't know it before I got it, but it has a 20A plug (now I know that's what "NEMA 5-20P" means.) Only having a 15A circuit where it was going, I figured I could swap the receptacle and it would be fine as the max power was rated below 15A. Plus the outlet was connected to a GFCI so if there was any big issue that would trip.

Well, the GFCI is tripping.

I have no extra slots in the panel. The wiring is also probably 14 gauge, so not enough to swap the existing breaker for a 20A breaker. The GFCI is about 15 years old. Is it worth putting a new one in just in case that's the problem, or do the stats on that thing pretty much require a 20A service?

Thanks much.
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Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 05:00 AM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by The Grim Ninja - 10-24-2007, 05:09 AM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 05:10 AM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by The Grim Ninja - 10-24-2007, 05:14 AM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by mattkime - 10-24-2007, 05:31 AM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by billb - 10-24-2007, 12:33 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by cbelt3 - 10-24-2007, 01:07 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Racer X - 10-24-2007, 03:34 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 04:29 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Racer X - 10-24-2007, 04:33 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 04:36 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Racer X - 10-24-2007, 04:41 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by cbelt3 - 10-24-2007, 04:46 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 04:54 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by JoeH - 10-24-2007, 05:27 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 05:40 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Racer X - 10-24-2007, 06:12 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Bill in NC - 10-24-2007, 06:32 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 06:45 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by Bill in NC - 10-24-2007, 08:07 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 08:12 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by M A V I C - 10-24-2007, 08:49 PM
Re: Electrical/UPS question - by JoeH - 10-25-2007, 01:41 AM

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