I am running (7) high power equipment at the shop, each at 10.5 amps each. Now I am going to run dedicated circuits for all of those. Should I use a 15AMP or a 20 AMP breaker/GFI with that and why?

Thanks, and if you are an electrician, can you PM me with your number, i'd like to call you if that is ok.


BC

 

What is the initial draw on the equipement? 10.5 might be running, but when it starts up, it could pull alot more, which may trip a 15 amp breaker..

I'm not an electrician however.

 

You shouldn't have any problems with 15A breakers, check the data strip on the equipment and look for the start up amperage this will be a short term load that shouldn't trip the breakers. If the start up load is in watts 1800W is the load rating for a 15A breaker.

 

Thanks guys for the reply, here is what I am running:
(3) units of 10.5A w/ 1208W
(3) units of 11.5A w/ 1300W

Ok, now I need more help Thanks in advance

 

Why not just run 20 amp circuits just to be safe? Also gives you the ability to move the equipment around later without rewiring. I don't think you need GFCI's unless they are in a wet environment (outside or kithchen / bath). Then again, I'm not an electician either.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DaveZ
Why not just run 20 amp circuits just to be safe?

 

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My husband is an electrical contractor. I'm printing this out and I'll go see what he says.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Kyras
My husband is an electrical contractor.

 

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