question about amps

[gv71]

If my power supply puts out more than 20 amps will the drive only take 20 amps or do I have to restrict the amp output.



Greg

[Al_The_Man]

The power supply does not necessarily put out 20amps, it is capable of supplying a load of up to 20 amps, the current depends purely on the load.
Al

[gv71]

So is it ok to have a power supply capable of out putting 32 amps? Which is what I bought off ebay a Lambda 48v 32amps switching PS. Now if I could just get the supply to output the power I will be ready to wire Electricly challenged needs help with linear PS



Greg

[Al_The_Man]

Originally Posted by gv71 So is it ok to have a power supply capable of out putting 32 amps? Greg

Yes. If your load is 20amps, that is all you are going to draw, you have 12 amps to spare.
Al

[gv71]

Thanks Al you are The Man


Greg