General Breckwell Big E power requirements

[pellet9999]

here are some basic power needs for the Big E by Breckwell

1-RPM Auger Motor - 0.45 AMPS – 50 watts

Combustion Blower – 1.6 AMPS – 176 watts

Convection Blower – 1.5 AMPS – 165 watts

Hot Rod Igniter – 2.72 AMPS – 300 watts

Total AMPS – 6.27 AMPS with 1-RPM Auger Motor

691 Watts of electricity during start-up and 391 Watts during normal operation with 3.55 Amps

** Figures based on 110 watts per AMP & current parts. Original parts may vary. **

 

[StoveMiser]

That would explain why a 330 watt ups didn't run my stove for more than 15 seconds. The label under the hopper lid is misleading if these figures are accurate. The lid says 3amps.