Afternoon guys,
I have purchased a used 1600W UPS that requires 15A GPO. I currently only have standard 10A GPO's where the unit will be going.
As it stands now, all the gear that will be run off the UPS runs fine off the one 10A GPO - three computers, no monitors and a bit of networking gear. A very rough, completely over exaggerated estimation they would draw 1400W.
The outlet is only 6M from the breaker board and is on the same circuit as a home theatre system (large CRT TV, audio amp, Digital STB...etc), microwave and other miscellaneous devices.
Two questions:
1/ I'm of the opinion that I shouldn't just run the UPS on the 10A GPO. Is this technically correct? Given that the devices run fine now is it one of those 'will probably work but don't do it' situations?2/ If I have to install [wait, wait...if I have to pay a qualified electrician to install] a new 15A GPO what is a rough guestimation of cost? Likely factors include only 6M from the breaker board, there are 'spots' spare on the breaker board and I'm located in inner-north Brisbane.
Any replies greatly appreciated.