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01/27/2009, 10:42 AM | #1 |
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How many watts can a dc8 take per plug? Acjr
How many watts can a single plug take on the dc8. And what is the total load?
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01/27/2009, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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good question... i am running 2100 watts on 7 outlets of my dc8 with no trouble.
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01/27/2009, 11:54 AM | #5 | |
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01/27/2009, 12:06 PM | #6 | |
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3 - 250 MH = 750 watts 2 - 110 Vho = 220 watts little giant pump = 145 watts (closed loop 24/7) quiet one pump = 145 watts ( return pump 24/7) and 800 watt heater = 800 watts total of 2060 at peak for the past 7 months never had any trouble. should i get anther dc8? or use another oulet for pumps??
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you might want to look into getting the socket expansion module for your heater, it's a much cheaper option than buying another DC8/DC4. Are all three MH's connected to a single DC8 outlet? |
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01/27/2009, 12:28 PM | #8 |
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yes they all run on the same dc8 but different plug ins.
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As well, I'm surprised the fuse hasn't popped on the DC8. My hunch is that all of that isn't running at the same time, or something is pulling significantly less watts than it should (heater for example).
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