I have ordered an extra 1200 watt element for my MES40gen1. If I wanted to confirm it's wattage, how does one test it? Can one test it while it's not installed? Ohm meter?
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Testing heating element for its wattage
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Easiest way is to put power to it. And measure the current being drawn. It should be around 10 amps.
My cheat sheet shows around 11.0 ohms for that element.
My cheat sheet shows around 11.0 ohms for that element.
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1,200 watts/120vac=10amps. 120vac/10amps=12ohms.
Wow! Thanks guys for the advice.
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