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Old 01-13-2013, 2:05 AM
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I have a question? I have a rig that draws 22amps at max power. If my power outlet is on a 20 amp breaker why doesnt it blow. Not including having other equipment running at the same time.
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What's the size of the fuse in the power supply powering that radio?
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Old 01-13-2013, 3:22 AM
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Your rig is drawing 22 Amps of 13.8 VDC. Your rig's power supply, when putting out the 22 Amps is probably drawing about 5 or 6 Amps of 120VAC.

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