How much can one 20 amp power breaker run?

[DiveBuddyJay]

Hello, Im just exploring options for possible prop tank and ran across this storage unit with power running to it. It is 100$ a month, and has all the power you want but the only hang up is its a 20 amp breaker per unit. How much of a system do you think could be run here? Dont want to run dangerously close to the breaking point. but if i ran LEDs or t5s, enough pumpage and such. how far does anyone think a 20 amp will get me. Im just trying to decide if its worth it. its a 12 x 30 unit, stays pretty cool in summer and is just plain nice. even if i could get a 100g prop system out of it its almost worth it to me.

whats your ideas?

 

[robvdv]

Watts = Amps x Volts, so 20 amps at 110 Volts is a max of 2200W. There are some complications with pumps (inductive load vs resistive load) so I wouldn't go too close to this limit if I were you.

Perhaps consider running the lights and the heater on different timing cycles?

 

[gokarter88]

one thing too you should only run up to 80% on any breaker. so the 20 amp should only have 16 amps max and that would be 1760 watts.

 

[jeff@zina.com]

one thing too you should only run up to 80% on any breaker. so the 20 amp should only have 16 amps max and that would be 1760 watts.

:thumbsup: +1.

Realistically, that's expensive electricity and a storage locker isn't the best place for a frag tank. Especially if it's not climate controlled. Bottom line is get a Kill-A-Watt meter and add up your needs to see what you have.

Jeff

 

[Caesra]

I would think the people who run the locker would get wise. They are there to make money not make a good deal for you.

Wouldn't even try it.

 

[Amdeus]

I would think the people who run the locker would get wise. They are there to make money not make a good deal for you.

Wouldn't even try it.

Damn chiler alone at 6 amps half way their lol