how much power does a PEB and 4A console 'draw'?

[digdugnate]

Kind of a noob question, but we've had some wiring issues in the house that I am currently working on having repaired (one of the outlets went *kaput* and is only reading 20v from the outlet)- We have an 80-odd year old farm house that was definitely not designed with modern electronics in mind.

 

In the meantime, I've disconnected my 4A console, PEB, Tape Recorder, and el cheapo 19" flat panel tv from the their wall outlets because I was concerned that the variations in the voltage would wreck the stuff (plus I didn't want to put any additional load on the existing wiring in the room).

 

So my question is this: Can someone direct me towards some resources so that I can determine exactly how much power (US) a 4A and PEB require?

 

Thanks in advance!

[Gip-Gip]

You can figure out by the kinds of fuses they use. The TI I believe has a 1/2 amp and I don't know what the PEB has. It should say somewhere on the device

 

If all else fails most electronics do have a wattage rating somewhere on the device, and we should always be familiar with the equation P=IV, or watts=amps*volts

[Gip-Gip]

If your outlets are reading a low voltage though, that probably means something like a mouse(with a medium resistance) bit the line and has created a voltage divider. I'd rewire the house if I were you tbh

[marc.hull]

I really doubt you line voltage on the the outlet is 20v ac. You sure you measured that correctly?

[digdugnate]

If your outlets are reading a low voltage though, that probably means something like a mouse(with a medium resistance) bit the line and has created a voltage divider. I'd rewire the house if I were you tbh

yup, this is what we are thinking and in the process of doing.

[+arcadeshopper]

simple way to find out, get a kill-a-watt from harbor freight.. plug it all into a power strip and plug that in.. https://www.harborfreight.com/kill-a-watt-electric-monitor-93519.html

or amazon https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500397177&sr=8-1&keywords=kill+a+watt

they are pretty cheap inside though so don't LEAVE it plugged in good for measuring load and voltage though

 

Greg

Edited July 18, 2017 by arcadeshopper

[digdugnate]

I really doubt you line voltage on the the outlet is 20v ac. You sure you measured that correctly?

i didnt measure it but the electrician did. mayyyybbbe i should get a second opinion.

[digdugnate]

simple way to find out, get a kill-a-watt from harbor freight.. plug it all into a power strip and plug that in.. https://www.harborfreight.com/kill-a-watt-electric-monitor-93519.html

or amazon https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500397177&sr=8-1&keywords=kill+a+watt

they are pretty cheap inside though so don't LEAVE it plugged in good for measuring load and voltage though

 

Greg

oh dude, thats cool! off to amazon i go!