Power solutions

[edmondredd]

Generally, watts=amps x voltage

Your equipment will probably have a watts rating somewhere in the specs.
Here in the states we use 110-120volt systems, circuit breakers are rated at 15-20 amps. You need to know how many plugins are wired into the same circuit breaker.
By using the above formula you can figure out where you are, for example, if you have an appliance rated at 100 watts and you are
on 240 volts, 100= a x 240, or 240/100= 2.4 amps, and if you have a 20 amp circuit breaker, you have used a little over 10% of it's capacity.
Also extension cord ratings. a guide https://www.homedepot.com/c/factors_to_ ... s_HT_BG_EL

If you overload a circuit breaker it will shut off, or if a fuse it will blow a fuse. Amps, anything with tubes will probably be your biggest power draw, hopefully you don't have air conditioners or heaters on the same circuit.

You can test what is on a circuit by turning of the breaker and checking to see what doesn't work if the breakers aren't labeled. Usually it's rooms, sometimes the lights are on a different circuit...

HTH

It does, thank you for your input

[edmondredd]

Hey Edmond!,

I wouldn't worry too much about the finer details of loading it will only some out to 3-4 amps difference (probably less) , especially at a higher voltage. The calculations given are for resistive loads, which is not the case here. Unless you're running your sound through a three-phase 50,000W PA. LOL Then power factor may be of a concern. However, it is taken care of by the following.

Have a look into getting one of these: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/1300va- ... vD_BwE&v=b There are several types on the market. These are good and so too is APC.

It regulates the power, has surge protection and a battery back up in case of a power cut. There are UK style sockets on the rear. Go to the website and on there you'll find a power calculator to help you with your loading. https://www.cyberpower.com/uk/en/product/selector
On my system for example, I have my PC, 2 x PC monitors, pair of near fields + sub, 2 x set of cheaper monitors, studio controller, audio interface, PSUs for external hard drives, keyboards, plus other stuff like a fan and a small LED light. If the power goes out you want a little light eh!?

If you don't have enough sockets, just buy a extension socket(s). The on-site calculator will help with how long you want to keep working in the event of a power failure. I have one that is sized for 25 mins. I've had one for just under four years and it has been useful once. In the UK there are strict regulations for up-power times. Anyway, it may be useful!

Cheers Edmond

I guess too. But thanks for sharing your tips. Will be checking the link shortly. Thanks again Kev!