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prairieschooner · 11-13-2012, 03:01 AM

I you go from 1250 watt to 2000 you should check the wire size and circuit breaker. (1250 watts / 120 volts = 10.4 amps and then 2000 watts / 120 volts = 16.7 Amps but hey if you only have say 110 volts... 2000 / 110 = 18 amps! with a difference of 8 amps it could be an issue.

11-13-2012, 03:01 AM	#7
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	I you go from 1250 watt to 2000 you should check the wire size and circuit breaker. (1250 watts / 120 volts = 10.4 amps and then 2000 watts / 120 volts = 16.7 Amps but hey if you only have say 110 volts... 2000 / 110 = 18 amps! with a difference of 8 amps it could be an issue. __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]