How can I test the load on my different circuits

[Sloanhaus]

I am planning on using 128 channels and want to see if I could run them on existing outlets or not. I am sure that I am going to have to add more circuits but I want to use as many existing outlets as possible. How can I tell how much load a circuit already is using?

Thanks,

Brad Sloan

[JetMech]

Identify the outlets on the circuit, either calculate or measure the wattage of everything plugged into the outlets and add it all up.
http://www.p3international.com/products/P4460.html
http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.htm

You could also turn averything on that's plugged into the circuit and use a clamp on amp meter to measure the current at the breaker.

John

[Michael]

Look into getting an amp meter to measure actual load instead of using rated load. Sometimes they differ greatly.
A very easy cheap device is called a Kill-O-Watt and sells for under $20 at many places. I got one from NewEgg.com. It is a plug thru meter and tells amps, watts, volts....

Then you will know how much you can put on each circuit.

- Michael