bogart
Had a situation where I had only one outlet.
It is a 110 V a5 amp circuit.
My equipment (Speakers controller lights etc) totaled 2680 watts.
I did not not have any issues, but this seems a bit crazy as you
are only supposed to use 80% of the circuit.
Just curious as to why I had no problems?
It is a 110 V a5 amp circuit.
My equipment (Speakers controller lights etc) totaled 2680 watts.
I did not not have any issues, but this seems a bit crazy as you
are only supposed to use 80% of the circuit.
Just curious as to why I had no problems?
Posted Sun 29 Nov 15 @ 4:03 pm
Mobile Zombie
Because music is dynamic so average current draw from the mains is so low compared to the peaks.
It's normal to calculate 1/8 of the peak power to be average.
It's normal to calculate 1/8 of the peak power to be average.
Posted Sun 29 Nov 15 @ 6:00 pm
locoDog
As Jackson said the draw isn't constant but by my rough calcs you were close to tripping the breaker.
A 5 amp breaker will go all day @ 5 amp, but will trip instantly at a constant load 140% of the rated current.
How quick it trips between 1 & 1.4 depends on the breaker curve.
There is a possibility that the circuit had a incorrect breaker and you were cooking the cable, either way you got lucky the power stayed on. Fires can
A 5 amp breaker will go all day @ 5 amp, but will trip instantly at a constant load 140% of the rated current.
How quick it trips between 1 & 1.4 depends on the breaker curve.
There is a possibility that the circuit had a incorrect breaker and you were cooking the cable, either way you got lucky the power stayed on. Fires can
Posted Sun 29 Nov 15 @ 7:02 pm
bogart
You confirmed my thoughts.
Still strange nothing happened.
Still strange nothing happened.
Posted Mon 30 Nov 15 @ 1:15 pm
A Man and His Music
You were extremely lucky, especially with the lighting also connected. If they were led, that probably helped you. The breaker was probably mislabeled, who has a 5 amp line? What's worse, it was faulty and didn't trip. I carry two 12g 50ft extension cords, so I can find another line somewhere.
Posted Mon 30 Nov 15 @ 6:02 pm
the SOUND INSURGENT
Just another reason why I'm not a mobile dj, lol!!
But I do respect you guys and all the shit you do because I'm lazy, lmao!! No but seriously loading in and loading out then having to worry about plugins and power plus all the other things that go with being a mobile dj, its tough!! You've got my respect 100%!!
Keep up the good work fellas.
But I do respect you guys and all the shit you do because I'm lazy, lmao!! No but seriously loading in and loading out then having to worry about plugins and power plus all the other things that go with being a mobile dj, its tough!! You've got my respect 100%!!
Keep up the good work fellas.
Posted Mon 30 Nov 15 @ 6:30 pm
bogart
A Man and His Music
Yep I had 50 and 100 ft cables. Also outlet was 15 Amp, so it was mislabeled.
Yep I had 50 and 100 ft cables. Also outlet was 15 Amp, so it was mislabeled.
Posted Mon 30 Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm
locoDog
Electricians advise; drum extension cords should be fully unwound as coiled they cause a back emf that can melt the cable.
Best practice (in all electrical/electronics/rigging) is cables no longer than they need to be.
And a big piece of advice for mobile djs; bring your own (proven) RCD, a lot of small venue electrical infrastructure is substandard.
Best practice (in all electrical/electronics/rigging) is cables no longer than they need to be.
And a big piece of advice for mobile djs; bring your own (proven) RCD, a lot of small venue electrical infrastructure is substandard.
Posted Tue 01 Dec 15 @ 12:16 am