10-24-2007, 05:00 AM
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.
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.