A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Nov 13, 2025 #1 At 480v for 150kw I'm coming up with 180A power needed. Does that make sense? Geez that's big wire for these heaters.
At 480v for 150kw I'm coming up with 180A power needed. Does that make sense? Geez that's big wire for these heaters.
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Nov 13, 2025 #2 Math is corect
D D. Castor Senior Member Location Port Angeles, Wash Occupation Electrical Engineer Nov 13, 2025 #3 Your calculation is correct, but better get the nameplate info. That 150 kW may not include the fan motor.
Your calculation is correct, but better get the nameplate info. That 150 kW may not include the fan motor.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician (retired) Nov 13, 2025 #4 Alwayslearningelec said: At 480v for 150kw I'm coming up with 180A power needed Click to expand... These typically have selector switches so you don't have to run them at 150 kW.
Alwayslearningelec said: At 480v for 150kw I'm coming up with 180A power needed Click to expand... These typically have selector switches so you don't have to run them at 150 kW.