need some help on how much pc i can connect on one breaker

albertldee · Post by **albertldee** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:59 pm

i have a little shop that use a 100 AMP main i have 45 computer, 1 commercial size printer and about 3 regular office printer with the exception of 6 light, a server, router, 2switch, this is a commercial rented property and didn't want to invest in upgrading, i'm using power stripp from different outlet to feed the PC, about how many AMP does a PC draw and a regular office printer, the breaker that feed the outlet is 20amp, how many pc i can feed on a 20amp breaker

Mad_Haggis · Post by **Mad_Haggis** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:48 pm

PC's on one 20 amp breaker...One...or...50.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 611AAslEPR

Some cpu's can blind side an electrical company.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:54 am

Very hard question to answer in a forum without actually seeing what you have. Computers vary quite a bit. Same with the servers. Start with their power supply specs, calculate what else is in there....(huge graphics card as in your run a gaming cafe, or just basic computers that surf the 'net) That "regular office printer" and "commercial size printer".....some office grade printers get quite large, the commercial grade printer can be the biggest hitter on an electrical circuit. You'll want to consult their documentation.

Just from reading what you have...I'd say you're already well beyond the abilities of a 20 amp circuit and something is getting hot in there.