[Amps] Current draw at 110 volts for SB-200 and SB-1000

["Martin J. Morgenbesser" <w7mjm@arrl.net>]

I'm thinking of acquiring an SB-200 or SB-1000.

While I realize that it's preferable to power the SB-200 and SB-1000 amps 
from a 220 Volt AC line, I don't currently have 220 service in my shack. 
What I do have is a 110 Volt 15 Amp line.

My transceiver, lights and laptop together draw maybe 5 amps from the line, 
so I wouldn't want the amp to draw more than 7 or 8 amps.

In your experience with these amps, how much RF power out can I run them at 
while keeping the amplifier's 110 volt AC line current draw below 8 amps?

Eventually, I'll probably install 220 service in the shack, but I want to 
know if I can use these amps in the interim with only a 110 volt AC line.

Perhaps I should be looking at the Ameritron AL-811 amps which are rated at 
8 amps of AC line current draw for 110 volt service?

Your thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

73 de W7MJM

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