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How much amperage is my system pulling?

I have an APC 900 UPS(uninterruptible power supply). I have my computer plugged into it (Enermax 720watt PSU), syncmaster 997 19" CRT gaming monitor, Linksys WRTG54 router, Vonage box (VOIP), Canon S820 printer, cable modem (scientific Atlantic 2100), Surround sound speaker system (Creative 520) and wireless phone. Can someone tell me how many amps it is pulling?

Thanks

Update:

Powerchute only gives me wattage, it is running around 253.

I can't be pulling 100 AMPS.

I'm concerned as the house breakers are 15A

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  • Din
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    I'm not sure on the amperage (Volts * Amps = Watts, so Watts / Volts = Amps), but the best recommendation I can give it to make sure you connect your CRT monitor and printer to Surge Protection of your UPS instead of Battery Backup.

    CRT's pull lots of electricity (especially a 19"), and they can drain your UPS battery faster than your computer will by itself. Just make sure you learn the keyboard shortcuts for things like saving (usually Ctrl+S), switching between programs (Alt+Tab) so you can save everything, and shutting down the system (Ctrl+Esc, U, U for XP).

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    Okay, you're concerned about blowing your breakers. Unfortunately, now you have to take into account the difference in voltages between your AC (usually 115VAC) circuit and your DC (+3.3VDC, +/-5VDC, and +/-12VDC) computer and various AC or DC peripherals.

    Keep in mind, when you lower the voltage, you increase the current (amperage) for the same wattage.

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  • 1 decade ago

    It is very hard to really say, I would estimate roughly 100-115 amps. Voltage times amperage equals wattage. You can buy devices at radio shack, lowes, or home depot that will read all of that data for you

  • 1 decade ago

    Less than 20 amps, but hard to pin point.

  • 1 decade ago

    Check out the link below-fill out the form and it will tell you how many watts you need.Then devide by 120Volts.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You should have Power Chute with the APC...install that software and it will tell you.

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