Apex users- what is your power consumption?

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Titus

I recently upgraded from an AC3 to an APEX Lite. Knowing my power consumption is driving me crazy! LOL

Heater- 2.2
Mag12 return- 1.6
Mag9 Closed loop- 1.5
Skimmer & Reactor- .9
Main lights- .9
Apex unit- .6
Night lights- .2
Fan- .2

I am averaging about 4.7 at night and 5.4 during the day. Some things that confuse me- The lights and heaters are drawing about half the amps I would expect based on their wattage ratings, and the 2 Mag pumps are using 60-70% over what they are rated for. [smilie=wait.gif]

What are others seeing?
 
I'll have to check when I get home but I think my total system draws 9.5 amps max and everything goes through my EB8s. I never thought to look and see what each outlet is actually pulling. I also wonder how accurate the Apex is when it comes to estimating current draw and if inductive and resistive loads would show up differently.
 
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