Hello,
This site was reffered to me from a friend in my trade (which is glass blowing). I have a question, but I preface it with the notion that I am not an electrician.
I'm trying to figure out power for my 3 phase furnace in order to choose the right heating element set.
I think I've gotten my head around most everything but one part:
To figure out watts, I understand the formula is:
P=V*I*1.73
But what I'm confused about is the Amp portion.. is it?:
P=V*<VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS>*1.73
or
P=V*<VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS TIMES 1.73>*1.73
Though the <VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS TIMES 1.73> should be the total current draw, but
I am thinking to figure power, it is the first formula.
If it was the second, the 1.73 would be a factor twice.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Donovan
This site was reffered to me from a friend in my trade (which is glass blowing). I have a question, but I preface it with the notion that I am not an electrician.
I'm trying to figure out power for my 3 phase furnace in order to choose the right heating element set.
I think I've gotten my head around most everything but one part:
To figure out watts, I understand the formula is:
P=V*I*1.73
But what I'm confused about is the Amp portion.. is it?:
P=V*<VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS>*1.73
or
P=V*<VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS TIMES 1.73>*1.73
Though the <VOLTS DEVIDED BY OHMS TIMES 1.73> should be the total current draw, but
I am thinking to figure power, it is the first formula.
If it was the second, the 1.73 would be a factor twice.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Donovan