Circuit draws over maximum possible circuit draw

[Icsli]

Hello, I have learned the value of the transformer in creating zones that draw less than 1000W/zone. However, when I look at my main wire, it'll peak sometime to 1200W/800W or higher! Idk if this is a bug or my own lack of knowledge with "Oxygen Not Included" circuitry, but I would appreciate any tips and knowledge on it. If you need a better pic, let me know. Anybody who has seen this problem, I would greatly appreciate the insight.

[Lifegrow]

Although a little out of date, I have a video explaining the basic principles of transformers here : 

Main thing to note is that since this vid was created, there is a new 2kw max load wire (conductive wire), however on circuits exceeding 1kw drain, you will need to ensure you have a battery after the transformer (i.e. on the circuit itself) to prevent intermittent power delivery.

Transformers apparently count as consumers now as well, however I've yet to exceed a 20kw heavy watt wire in automation update so far.

Hope this helps.

[bountygiver]

why is there a transformer connecting 2 normal wires? That will basically do nothing. I think that messes up the transformer consumption calculations.

[Icsli]

14 minutes ago, Lifegrow said:

Although a little out of date, I have a video explaining the basic principles of transformers here : 

Main thing to note is that since this vid was created, there is a new 2kw max load wire (conductive wire), however on circuits exceeding 1kw drain, you will need to ensure you have a battery after the transformer (i.e. on the circuit itself) to prevent intermittent power delivery.

Transformers apparently count as consumers now as well, however I've yet to exceed a 20kw heavy watt wire in automation update so far.

Hope this helps.

Lifegrow, that video did help. I didn't know that about transformers and now I have a better way to set up my circuitry 

13 minutes ago, bountygiver said:

why is there a transformer connecting 2 normal wires? That will basically do nothing. I think that messes up the transformer consumption calculations.

I didn't think that would affect the transformers so I just reconnected the wires to the transformers without removing much of the old wiring design. I can see if that helps before I completely rewire the circuitry.

[GreatGameDota]

1 hour ago, Icsli said:

Just by looking at this picture there are quite a many instances where your using Power Transformers wrong. Powering two different circuits on opposite sides of a transformer is not how they are supposed to work.

[trukogre]

1 hour ago, GreatGameDota said:

Just by looking at this picture there are quite a many instances where your using Power Transformers wrong. Powering two different circuits on opposite sides of a transformer is not how they are supposed to work.

There's nothing wrong with powering two different circuits on opposite sides of a transformer, and it doesn't contradict any directions from Klei to do so.

[GreatGameDota]

8 hours ago, trukogre said:

There's nothing wrong with powering two different circuits on opposite sides of a transformer, and it doesn't contradict any directions from Klei to do so.

It does if you try to pull over 1kW to do so.

[Icsli]

Hey I was able to fix the problem by applying some of the principle in lifegrow's video. Thank you all for answering. Once I created another zone off the heavi-watt wire instead of the regular wires, it went back to normal. Now I can track any overages like normal and I just have to learn good grid management. I really appreciate all of your help on this guys. Thank you.

[Lifegrow]

1 hour ago, Icsli said:

Hey I was able to fix the problem by applying some of the principle in lifegrow's video. Thank you all for answering. Once I created another zone off the heavi-watt wire instead of the regular wires, it went back to normal. Now I can track any overages like normal and I just have to learn good grid management. I really appreciate all of your help on this guys. Thank you.

No worries, glad you figured it out

[trukogre]

6 hours ago, GreatGameDota said:

It does if you try to pull over 1kW to do so.

I'm not sure what you're saying here.  Are you saying you intended to include some condition about drawing over 1kW in your initial response but forgot?

 

 

[GreatGameDota]

1 hour ago, trukogre said:

I'm not sure what you're saying here.  Are you saying you intended to include some condition about drawing over 1kW in your initial response but forgot?

 

 

Yea I understand how I missed the purpose of my post.