can the metro master blaster run on 15 amp outlet?

[Flash Gordon]

-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

:iagree:

 

[A-train]

my attatched garage is 15 and my detatched is 20. I just tried it and it blew circuit in the attatched garage. i wont be trying that anymore.

 

[CEE DOG]

my attatched garage is 15 and my detatched is 20. I just tried it and it blew circuit in the attatched garage. i wont be trying that anymore.

Thanks for the info

Curious did you start the motors at the same time or 5-10 seconds apart?

Did it flip the breaker or blow it?

 

[Twister]

I was at Home Depot at lunch and I came across this

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

This one is only rated to 15A but surly there is a 20A one. Unplug a washer or dryer and plug one of these in and run your extension cord. I haven't looked to see if there is a 20A version.

 

[Bunky]

This one is only rated to 15A but surly there is a 20A one. Unplug a washer or dryer and plug one of these in and run your extension cord. I haven't looked to see if there is a 20A version.

A 12 AWG cord labeled 15A will run 20A. To get the UL 20A rating you need to use 20A rated nema plugs to get the official 20A label. Most cord makers do not go to the extra effort.

 

[CEE DOG]

are you asking cee dog to look into this so he cam add it to his comprehensive review?oke:

I think Corey let us down by not looking into this before hand lol

LOL! Well, my review does say to use a 12 AWG extension chord or better

But I have been meaning to send an email for awhile. I just sent it minutes ago along with the link to this thread. David will get back to us soon with a response. :Cheers:

 

[bigez]

dang it....so is thing safe for me to use or not? What do the instructions from Metro say? And how expensive is it to get an "upgrade" so i can use it?

 

[Bunky]

dang it....so is thing safe for me to use or not? What do the instructions from Metro say? And how expensive is it to get an "upgrade" so i can use it?

If it does not trip a 15A breaker, it is not the biggest risk since it is not running long. Also, it depends if you have anything else running of the same breaker such as lights, etc. You could test it by turning it on then say turn on some halogens to same circuit. The breaker better trip. If not you have a bad breaker or bad wiring.