can the metro master blaster run on 15 amp outlet?

It will pop if the unit is drawing more than is safe right?

The 18 Amps is at startup isn't it? I can't remember now. Regardless it works for me.

When I first got the unit I would flip both switches at the same time and pop the breaker quite often. So the fact it never pops anymore now that I flip them on one at a time says something IMO.


Pats300zx said:
I have no problems with mine after following Corey's recommendation. I love it. I have to post pics of my "Master Blaster Cart" I made :)
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Excellent Pat!! I can't wait to see the pics too! :nod:
 
CEE DOG said:
It will pop if the unit is drawing more than is safe right?

The 18 Amps is at startup isn't it? I can't remember now. Regardless it works for me.

When I first got the unit I would flip both switches at the same time and pop the breaker quite often. So the fact it never pops anymore now that I flip them on one at a time says something IMO.




Excellent Pat!! I can't wait to see the pics too! :nod:
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Not necessarily true with regards to the breaker "popping". I've seen breakers go bad and literally melt away to nothing when a load was attached that was over its amperage rating. I've also seen wiring inside the wall that had all of it's insulation melted away from over loading the wire. The easiest way to make sure you aren't over loading the circuit is to take a clamp meter and check amperages while it's running. Short of stripping insulation back and clamping onto the hot wire you could clamp onto the wire that is connected to the breaker in your electrical panel.
 
mwtaco said:
hmmm. maybe ill roll the dice and get one. yeah i know i could return it but its subject to restocking fees and the hassle of the return.

again, all the questions because i wont be at home during the sale so i cant check what my setup is for myself.
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Good luck.

I had tried the staged power on method.

My circuit is a fairly short run from the box but my breaker also runs the garage lights.

I have an unused 220/240 V circuit in the garage for a central vac (never installed) so had planned to convert this to 2 120 outlets.
 
Bunky said:
Good luck.

I had tried the staged power on method.

My circuit is a fairly short run from the box but my breaker also runs the garage lights.

I have an unused 220/240 V circuit in the garage for a central vac (never installed) so had planned to convert this to 2 120 outlets.
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thanks bunky. i passed on it. enough people chiming it about potential issues that i'd rather just check my outlets and wait for the next sale. didn't want to deal with hassle of returning it. maybe i'll try out the leaf blower in the meantime.
 
mwtaco said:
i passed on it. enough people chiming it about potential issues that i'd rather just check my outlets and wait for the next sale. didn't want to deal with hassle of returning it. maybe i'll try out the leaf blower in the meantime.
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Wise decision on checking the outlets.....If you're not familiar with residential "wiring", you should never screw around with electrical circuits, including operating an appliance on, what will become, an overload. Call an Electrician!


NOTE:
You could purchase the MB and not use it until an electrical upgrade is accomplished.

The rumor about various Metro products' price increase, and what the bottom dollar amount one may purchase their products will be, could be true.
Example: MB will be $339.99...no discounts allowed. (according to Metropolitan)

:)

Bob
 
When I rewired my garage I used 12ga romex. And if I had it to do over again I would have gone with 10ga for a 33 amp capability, just in case. Probably would have more than doubled the cost.

Since it is a 70 foot round trip to my sub panel (feed is 200 amps) I am safe with a 23amp load. All breakers in the sub panel are 20 amp and ground fault protected.

I also have a 220 volt feed to the air compressor. it is not a socket, it is hard wired in. It is 2ga separate cables. With a 100 amp breaker.
 
Shawnw said:
The easiest way to make sure you aren't over loading the circuit is to take a clamp meter and check amperages while it's running.
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Excellent, that is exactly what we need to do!
 
Twister said:
I wonder if 18 amps is peak or constant draw load
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-When does a 15 amp circuit become a "supplier" of only 12 amps worth of usable electrical power.
-When would an appliance, of any kind, have its "power" be reduced by a similar 20% reduction.


-Remember we're talking circuit, not a single outlet.
(Unless there's only one outlet on a particular circuit. And even that doesn't equate to "overloading")

-Also input is always greater than output.

Why take chances?
Oh well, that's what insurance is for...

:)

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
-When does a 15 amp circuit become a "supplier" of only 12 amps worth of usable electrical power.
-When would an appliance, of any kind, have its "power" be reduced by a similar 20% reduction.


-Remember we're talking circuit, not a single outlet.
(Unless there's only one outlet on a particular circuit. And even that doesn't equate to "overloading")

-Also input is always greater than output.

Why take chances?
Oh well, that's what insurance is for...

:)

Bob
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i think reference was being made to 18 amps from the masterblaster. its actually 19 amps according to specs.
 
FUNX725 said:
-When does a 15 amp circuit become a "supplier" of only 12 amps worth of usable electrical power.
-When would an appliance, of any kind, have its "power" be reduced by a similar 20% reduction.


-Remember we're talking circuit, not a single outlet.
(Unless there's only one outlet on a particular circuit. And even that doesn't equate to "overloading")

-Also input is always greater than output.

Why take chances?
Oh well, that's what insurance is for...

:)

Bob
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I am far from an electrical expert. In fact the only knowledge I have is from years ago when I took a class and I'm sure I forgot most of what I learned.

Reason for my post was this: if 8 HP is max then the 19 amps it draws would be at the max as well. I wonder what the average HP and load would be.

I guess we need to test it out
 
Twister said:
I am far from an electrical expert. In fact the only knowledge I have is from years ago when I took a class and I'm sure I forgot most of what I learned.

Reason for my post was this: if 8 HP is max then the 19 amps it draws would be at the max as well. I wonder what the average HP and load would be.

I guess we need to test it out
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are you asking cee dog to look into this so he cam add it to his comprehensive review?:poke:
 
mwtaco said:
i think reference was being made to 18 amps from the masterblaster. its actually 19 amps according to specs.
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19 amps
-18 amps
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1 amp


That's one more good reason to not use a 15 amp circuit for operating a 19 amp appliance, IMHO.

:)

Bob
 
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