I am in the processes of consolidating all of my home audio / networking equipment into a server rack I picked up recently. This will give me some flexibility of keeping it all together and make repairs / upgrades easier.
In this process, I have had to reset my 15amp breaker twice now (it tripped) due to the load the equipment is putting on it I am assuming.
These devices range from a home audio controller, amp, sub amps, Backup Power Supply, PC, etc.
Some rough numbers I came up with:
Switch 2.5 amp
Sub .118 amp x 4 = .472 amp
Amp 8.36 amp
PSU 2.72 amp
Total 14.052 amp
With just those few devices, I seem to be at 93% of the suggested 80% load.
While I am not quite done getting everything moved into the rack, its already pretty clear that I will need to run some dedicated circuits for this rack.
What recommendations would you have for this? Should I run two 15amp circuits just for this equipment and put the audio stuff on one and lower stuff on the other?
I will probably end up getting an electrician out to do it but wanting to get some feedback to know what to ask for.
Update:
This is everything I could find on this current circuit that had some type of power rating label:
Device Power
- Switch 100-240 v 2.5 amp
- Sub Amp 120v 13w consumption
- Sub Amp 120v 13w consumption
- Sub Amp 120v 13w consumption
- Controller 120v 70w consumption
- Amp 120v 920w consumption
- NVR 100v-240v
- PSU 300 watts
- Fan 110v
- Fan 110v
- Fan 110v
- Fan 110v
- Dell Tower 3.3 amp
- Apple Airplay Express 0.2 amp
- Modem .75 amp
- Router 2.5 amp
- POE Injector 2.5 amp
- Cat Switch 1.5 amp
- Monitor 1.2 amp
- Monitor 1.2 amp
- Monitor 1.2 amp
- Monitor .7a
- TV 83 w consumption
- Gramofon 1amp
- Henge Dock (MacBook Pro) 127W 100-240V Power Supply
- Scentsy Candle Warmer 25 watts
- Digital Radio
- Alarm System Panel
- Lights
- Outlets