scottland
Well-Known Member
I couldn't find the answer to this anywhere, and I wanted to double check.
I'm planning an electric system right now. I'm going to be running off of a 50a Range circuit. I have a 4500w 240v element, which I know will draw a max of 18.75a.
I also have a 1500w 120v element I use in my HERMS HEX. I'm planning on running it off of one of the Hot legs from the 240 circuit. Will this draw 6.25amps (1500/240) or 12.5amps (1500/120). I believe it's the later (12.5a), but I wanted to double check. I'd rather plan for my system to be under 30a total, and keep the wiring at 10gauge rather than 6 or 8. So I'll ditch the 1500/120 element for a 1500/240 element if it draws 12.5a off of the single hot leg.
I'm planning an electric system right now. I'm going to be running off of a 50a Range circuit. I have a 4500w 240v element, which I know will draw a max of 18.75a.
I also have a 1500w 120v element I use in my HERMS HEX. I'm planning on running it off of one of the Hot legs from the 240 circuit. Will this draw 6.25amps (1500/240) or 12.5amps (1500/120). I believe it's the later (12.5a), but I wanted to double check. I'd rather plan for my system to be under 30a total, and keep the wiring at 10gauge rather than 6 or 8. So I'll ditch the 1500/120 element for a 1500/240 element if it draws 12.5a off of the single hot leg.