15 amp vs 20 amp


I installed a dedicated 20 amp circuit in the wall and use a very high end furutech outlet.  This is plugged into a 15 amp power conditioner and all equipment is 15 amp. 

If I were to buy a new power conditioner, is 20 amp better than 15?  or is it a waste of $$

 

Thanks much

 

mlapenta

Showing 2 responses by bugredmachine

@jea48 always makes sound technical explanations

On a side note, you would be quite surprised how few amps you really draw if you were to measure your wall outlet to the system running at a high level. In the past, a similar system to my present was drawing less than 5 amps. So, headroom is very important, but 15 amp products are not going to impede your system.

@mlapenta Yep, cables do matter.

 

FYI: Kil-a-watt will capture peaks. Didn't use a handheld meter. Certainly understand that 15 amps will never be reached even with transients.