Power Problem

dr_popoplanto

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #1

I have 2 - 26w CFLs and 2 Fans connected to a power strip. Each new plug I plug in slows the fans and dims the lights. Do I need a more powerful powerstrip? I want to plug in my other 2 CFLs but the power just goes out after that lol.

 

SmokerE

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #2

Do you have a pic of the power strip? Does the power just go out to the strip out to the whole room or area?

 

the.fatman.cometh

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #3

You definitely need to spread out your power...power cicuits are only designed to handle so much wattage per breaker, so to speak. Branch out or you could risk a fire via a circuit overload!

P.S. I work in residential construction, framing, plumbing, electrical, you name it.

 

SmokerE

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #4

That's what I was eluding to. Most circuits can handle 15 amp. If he's running air conditioners, refrigerators, or something larger that might be tripping the circuit. I can't see CFL's tripping the circuit unless he has a crappy extension cord.

 

dr_popoplanto

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #5

I switched outlets and everything is running smoothly. I guess a treadmill, refrigerator, and TV is enough for 1 outlet lol. thanks for the suggestions

 

the.fatman.cometh

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #6

I thought as much. Big yields to you. Peace.

 

neverever

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #7

Would 16 25watt cfls running off the same 240volt mains outlet work?

 

JonnyBlunt88

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #8

never know until you try