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| Thread ID: 103512 | 2009-09-26 06:48:00 | How much power drain can one powerpoint handle? | Chikara (5139) | Press F1 |
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| 813987 | 2009-09-26 06:48:00 | Hi all, I'm just about to get and use my new system. It's got a Corsair HX750W power supply (i7 860, GPU EAH4890, 1xWD Caviar Black & 1xWD Green)... Where I intend to set it up, there is only a single power point, (so obviously I'll buy a multi-board), my question is how much power can you safely drawn from one outlet using a powerboard? As well as the PC, there will also be a printer, speakers, and monitor also to be be plugged in. And on occasions, other USB/firewire devices that may increase power usage. Will it be safe to get a 4 or 6way power board and plug it all in?? Note that I'm now in Singapore for a while for work (I need to change my location on my profile now too!), so I know the power supply here may be slightly different - but until I can find that out, any answers based on NZ knowledge would be good. Thanks Thanks! |
Chikara (5139) | ||
| 813988 | 2009-09-26 06:53:00 | If my electric knowledge isnt too bad, a single nz power point can support up to 2400W with a maximum draw of 10Amps. Just a pc with monitor, speakers and other devices wont stress out a single point, unless you have a washing machine, dryer and fridge attached to that same point AND running at the same time, then you may need to reconsider ^^ |
CCF (6760) | ||
| 813989 | 2009-09-26 07:02:00 | Thanks for the quick reply! I'm not a sparkie, I understand about the 2400W total, but not quite sure about the maximum draw of 10amps and how to calculate what mine is... I'm assuming from your reply that if the power here is similar (which I expect it is, but still have to check) - I should have no problems running everything just off the single power point as long as I get a good enough multi box? |
Chikara (5139) | ||
| 813990 | 2009-09-26 07:11:00 | I'm certainly no expert here, but endorse the "good enough multibox" idea. Try for one with cutout ability & individual switches on each segment, rather than the cheaper simple plugins. |
Laura (43) | ||
| 813991 | 2009-09-26 09:22:00 | The current rating is usually moulded into the plug near to the pins, together with other details. A New Zealand plug says 10A 250v~. If you are worried just add up the wattages of each computer appliance. as long as it is less than 2400 watts, as it should be for a home computer installation, then you will be ok to use a multiway power strip. It isn't necessarily a good idea to draw the full 10 amps (2400 watts) I believe Singapore uses basically the British 3 flat pin 13 Amp plug, British Standard 1363, or Singapore Standard 145, and the corresponding switched outlets. These plugs are fused, with fuses generally ranging from 2 amps up to 13 amps depending on usage. By default they tend to be 13 amp. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 813992 | 2009-09-26 09:59:00 | Yep like Terry mentioned, the details like how many amps or watts should be labeled on the devices, all thats left is just a matter of adding them up. Most pc devices draw very very little amps, majority in mA, while routers and speakers tends to be the 2nd biggest amp users after the PSU. But normally calculating in watts will be sufficient :) Though forgot to note, some power outlet, although its single outlet, the actual wiring behind the wall may be hooked up to another close by power outlet. Thus they two outlet will be sharing the 2400W. So far I've only seen this in very old houses, so if the place you are going to stay is relatively new, it should alright. |
CCF (6760) | ||
| 813993 | 2009-09-26 10:45:00 | Thanks for the help. Just got the system and powered it up, all good :) | Chikara (5139) | ||
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