Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Can anyone help me this is the first time I have set up the system been working on it for two weeks finally discovered that the extension cords weren't working was using 3-14 when I should have had 3-12 still have some 3-14s plugged in changing them tomorow blew a fuse tonight any other suggestions other than changing the fuse and should I use a 15 amp or a 20 amp fuse please help.The system had sucesfully run 3 musical sequenses and 3 animation sequences the animation are all on, and lights went off and then on again a couple of times on the fourth musical sequense is when I noticed some lights out would that have anything to do with blowing a fuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisquit476 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think I would check my amp draw on the lights to verify I'm not over loading the system before attempting to repower. What kind of board? PC or Showtime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 showtime boardwhat is the best way to monitor the amp draw?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Showtime board and how do you monitor the amps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Did you add up what lights are on what channels? The fuse most likely wouldn't blow from bad extension cord going into the controller. I think you are overloading the bank of channels, which will blow a fuse. The LOR boards us 20amp fast acting uses. Remember, its 8 amps per channel, 20 amps per side. Make sure you go through and ensure you didn't overload the bank. Most people use these...http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html...I got mine at Lowe's.Here is also a very good reference for how much power each type of light draws.http://www.planetchristmas.com/FigurePower.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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