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sunsally · 01-17-2015, 05:30 PM

2. Breaker size vs Amp Draw

A bed will come with a recommended breaker size - for example - 50Amp single phase.

However, following electrical specifications, the ACTUAL amps that it needs to RUN will be about 80% of that breaker size. So, for a bed on a 50A breaker, it probably actually has a "running amp draw" of about 40A.

At "start up" - SOME beds draw a bit more - some a bit less (they go up after fans, radios, etc engage). So you may see some beds indicate a "start up draw" and "running amps"

01-17-2015, 05:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: Electrical - a quick primer for salons 2. Breaker size vs Amp Draw A bed will come with a recommended breaker size - for example - 50Amp single phase. However, following electrical specifications, the ACTUAL amps that it needs to RUN will be about 80% of that breaker size. So, for a bed on a 50A breaker, it probably actually has a "running amp draw" of about 40A. At "start up" - SOME beds draw a bit more - some a bit less (they go up after fans, radios, etc engage). So you may see some beds indicate a "start up draw" and "running amps"