Comparison Gosund EP2 vs Gosund SP111 (1-pack)

The maximum load power that can be connected to the network through a smart socket. If you plan to power several devices through the device, accordingly, you need to take into account their total power.

Permissible power up to 2 kW is considered relatively low, but it is quite enough for most household appliances that do not have high power consumption. For example, such values will be enough for a household lamp, a medium-sized TV, a home air conditioner, a microwave oven, etc. Devices with a maximum power of 2 to 3 kW are suitable for more “gluttonous” equipment like an electric kettle or boiler. And the most “hardy” smart sockets are limited from 3 to 3.5 kW, they will be compatible with any electrical appliances that are generally designed to work from an outlet (recall, power of more than 3.5 kW requires connection directly to the shield, ordinary sockets are no longer designed for it).

The maximum load current for which the smart socket is designed. This parameter is directly related to the maximum power (see above) — we recall that the power is calculated by multiplying the current by the voltage. Thus, if the maximum power is, for example, 2200 W, then the maximum load will be 2200/220 = 10 A.

The permissible load of less than 10 A for modern smart sockets is considered low, 11 – 15 A is considered average, and the maximum indicator is actually 16 A — ordinary wall sockets do not initially assume a higher load. Equipment that consumes a current of more than 16 A requires a special connection with special control automation; smart sockets are not used for such devices.