[Elecraft] power requirements for a K3S, KPA500, KAT500, P3?

[john at kk9a.com]

It should be fine to run the KPA500 at reduced power using your existing
15 amp outlet, unless you have a lot of other stuff plugged in. You can
always add a 240v outlet later.  I ran a separate 20 amp 120v outlet along
with a new 240v outlet into the shack. Your 30 amp power supply is
adequate for the K3S and P3.

GL
John KK9A


Michael Gillen KK6RWK wrote:

Kind of a dumb question however here goes:

I got my K3S a short while ago and now I want to add the KPA500 and KAT500
to it however it just now occurred to me that I should check how much
juice I need to power that thing!

I’m currently using an Alinco DM-330MV which I believe puts out 30A
continuous however its probably plugged into one the house 15A lines.

So my questions are:

1) Will 15A house line supply enough juice for the K3S, KPA500, KAT500,
and in the future a P3 Panadaper?

2) If not can I get away with replacing the breaker with a 20A breaker? 30A?

3) Will the Alinco be big enough or should I upgrade that as well?


Thanks guys,
Michael