S Steven9026 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 22, 2010 Messages 160 Reaction score 1 Location Lexington, SC May 1, 2012 #1 Will a Johnson control handle a 2000 watt heating element with using a relay?
m1k3 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 27, 2011 Messages 1,073 Reaction score 222 Location El Dorado Hills May 1, 2012 #2 What model? If it's rate 10-15 amps.... I would not do it. amps X volts(120) = watts so.... 10(amps) x 120volts = 1200 watts (for example) I have the A419... a quick Google search and it looks like 1500 watts is the max.
What model? If it's rate 10-15 amps.... I would not do it. amps X volts(120) = watts so.... 10(amps) x 120volts = 1200 watts (for example) I have the A419... a quick Google search and it looks like 1500 watts is the max.
OP OP S Steven9026 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 22, 2010 Messages 160 Reaction score 1 Location Lexington, SC May 1, 2012 #3 Sorry,, M1k3 , it's the 419 unit. I've been running a 1500 watt unit straight through it without any problems. I was thinking that I needed a relay to run the 2000 watt unit and the johnson.
Sorry,, M1k3 , it's the 419 unit. I've been running a 1500 watt unit straight through it without any problems. I was thinking that I needed a relay to run the 2000 watt unit and the johnson.
OP OP S Steven9026 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 22, 2010 Messages 160 Reaction score 1 Location Lexington, SC May 1, 2012 #4 Just found the specs on the A419.. Only rated at 16amps, So the 2000 watt will be pushing it at 16.66 amps..
Just found the specs on the A419.. Only rated at 16amps, So the 2000 watt will be pushing it at 16.66 amps..