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Power socket wattage

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slugger_2003

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I was just wondering what wattage power sockets deliver? I was discussing how many appliances a single socket can source for. My friend was saying a room only ever needs a single socket, that one can simply run extensions and multisockets of a single point. I thought this could be limited on the potential draw of the socket?
I had a quick look through google and the only thing I could find was that our sockets are 13amp/240v(UK) and 13amp fuuse's are recommended for 1000 watt electric compenents...so I'm guessing a single socket has the potential of delivering 1000 watts?
 
in the US tipical power is 120vac X 15A, 60hz

I think u can figure out the rest using ohms law ;)

 
Max draw on a typical 120V 15 Amp socket is around 1,500 watts.
Thats why the +1,500 watt power supplies need a 20 Amp socket, as they will overload a standard 15 Amp socket.
Read about the 1,600 Watt power supply test at the [H].

Luck ............. :D
 
Our higher voltage means you won't get close to hitting it with a single computer and peripherals off one socket. You could probably run three systems if they didn't have insane power requirements.

Since UK plugs which draw any significant power are normally individually fused, it's probably safer in the UK too.
 
Building codes (specifically the electrical code parts) have changed over the years. Modern ones specify the minimums for power outlets in a room and you'd have a hard time putting only one in a room these days. Around here, the minimum is one socket for every 8' of wall - even a small room would require three or four sockets.

The reason they do that with new construction is they don't want you to stuff every appliance in one socket.

If you check the amperage needs and add them up for everything you want to plug into the socket, you'll be ok as long as it's less than the capacity of the line.
 
Holy shizzle you guys know what you're talking about....I knew this forum was stacked with knowledge but I didn't expect this kind of answer. Winner for best/most relevant answer goes to device manager though, ha :)

Thanks all
 
Also, about running things off of multiple extension cords/power strips. In some areas fire code (iirc) makes it illegal to have power strips plugged into other power strips or extension cords (or any combo like that). While you might not be exceeding the power limits, it's really not recommended.
 
slugger_2003 said:
Holy shizzle you guys know what you're talking about....I knew this forum was stacked with knowledge but I didn't expect this kind of answer. Winner for best/most relevant answer goes to device manager though, ha :)

Thanks all
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Just FYI, this is stuff you'd learn in the first week of an electronics course.
 
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