Electrical fuse / circuit breaker amperage??

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25 Feb 2008

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• 25 Feb 2008

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Hi all,

I intend to plug in a high power kitchen applicance in Japan.

Does anybody know about the maximum amperage/wattage at a standard Japanese residence wall outlet?
What is the usual fusage - e.g. 20 amps?

Many thanks and regards.

 

orochi

便利屋

1 May 2004

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• 25 Feb 2008

• #2

How big is your place?

I'd estimate 20 amps for an apartment and 60 amps for an average-sized house.

And it should be written on or near the breaker switch.

 

JimmySeal

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5 Mar 2006

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• 25 Feb 2008

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My apartment has a 40A main circuit with 8 sub-circuits max. 20A. Other residences could be less though.
Typical voltage is 100V RMS.

 

orochi

便利屋

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• 25 Feb 2008

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My apartment has a 40A main circuit

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How big is your apartment?

 

Mikawa Ossan

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• 25 Feb 2008

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Here in Aichi Prefecture, in my little 2DK apartment, I have a 30A breaker with 50/60Hz, 110/220V. I have no idea what any of that means, however....

 

JimmySeal

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orochi said:

How big is your apartment?

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I think it's what one would call a 3DK. Living space isn't too costly out here in the boonies.

 

orochi

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• 25 Feb 2008

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I was just surprised to hear 40A. I've got a 20A in my 2DK.
I guess it's all over the place and depends on the building you live in.