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PubZombie

PubZombie

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No, I didn’t add a Cow Bell - yet! But I did buy a watt and amp meter to measure and monitor tent power because I was worried that my single AC outlet couldn’t handle the load. With the new meter, I was really surprised to learn that my total “all on” load is about 300 watts at 2.5 amps. No problem there. Being an old fart, I remember back in the days when you would buy a real 300 Watt light bulbs to read by and sometimes have two of them plugged into the same outlet drawing 600 Watts. And seeing that my AC breaker is 15 amps, I think my tent is just fine. Who knows, maybe I’ll add a flat screen TV so I can watch Breaking Bad while I’m hanging with the ladies!

GGT Lite Line 2x4x6.7
2x Freelicht FL-1000 LED Lights (103 Watts each)
1x Vivosun 6” Inline Fan (47 Watts on low)
1x Honeywell TurboForce Power+ Oscillating Fan (45 Watts on high)
1x Timer ( Probably draws a few Watts.)

And I do have a humidifier and heater but not running them right now.

Cheers!
 

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1212ham

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PubZombie said:
No, I didn’t add a Cow Bell - yet! But I did buy a watt and amp meter to measure and monitor tent power because I was worried that my single AC outlet couldn’t handle the load. With the new meter, I was really surprised to learn that my total “all on” load is about 300 watts at 2.5 amps. No problem there. Being an old fart, I remember back in the days when you would buy a real 300 Watt light bulbs to read by and sometimes have two of them plugged into the same outlet drawing 600 Watts. And seeing that my AC breaker is 15 amps, I think my tent is just fine. Who knows, maybe I’ll add a flat screen TV so I can watch Breaking Bad while I’m hanging with the ladies!

GGT Lite Line 2x4x6.7
2x Freelicht FL-1000 LED Lights (103 Watts each)
1x Vivosun 6” Inline Fan (47 Watts on low)
1x Honeywell TurboForce Power+ Oscillating Fan (45 Watts on high)
1x Timer ( Probably draws a few Watts.)

And I do have a humidifier and heater but not running them right now.

Cheers!
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Does that power meter have a name?
 
PubZombie

PubZombie

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I got it on Amazon for $27.99. I think it is called, Briidea Power Consumption Watt Voltage Amp Meter. I like it because it has a power cord and can monitor two outlets.
 
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1212ham

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I often use my Kill-a-Watt with a short extension cord so I don't have to bend down to read it. OTOH, the kill-a-watt is UL listed and can do things like display the cost of power used hourly, daily etc.
 
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