2.00kva

[Timboe]

I have a transformer rated at 2.00kva I take this as meaning that I can have a load of up to 20amps on this transformer. Is this correct or should i only load this up to 16 or 18 amps to be save?
Thanks Tim

 

[infinity]

What voltage?

 

[bphgravity]

No. It means the transformer is good for 2,000 VA or 2,000 WATTS. To determine the rating in amperes, you need to know the voltage rating of the transformer. Using Ohm's Law, I = W/V, the current can be determined.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I have a transformer rated at 2.00kva I take this as meaning that I can have a load of up to 20amps on this transformer. Is this correct or should i only load this up to 16 or 18 amps to be save?
Thanks Tim

to be safe, about - 1600 watts

 

[Timboe]

line in 480volts to 120volts to power loads

 

[brian john]

2,000/120=16.6 Amps Secondary/Load

2,000/480=4.1 Amps Primary/Line

 

[StephenSDH]

2,000VA / 120 = 16.666Amps

The transformer is rated, and is designed to to be operated at 16.66666 amps. This is why they let you use a 125% rated breaker. So you can utilize the full 16.6 amps. A 20 A breaker would suit nicely and your loads can be designed for 16 amps.

 

[brian john]

2,000VA / 120 = 16.666Amps

The transformer is rated, and is designed to to be operated at 16.66666 amps. This is why they let you use a 125% rated breaker. So you can utilize the full 16.6 amps. A 20 A breaker would suit nicely and your loads can be designed for 16 amps.

I think you can forget the hundredths and beyond for practical purposes (heck drop the tenths and no one will penalize you).

 

[StephenSDH]

I think you can forget the hundredths and beyond for practical purposes (heck drop the tenths and no one will penalize you).

Spilt my beer on the 66666 key.