While I haven't used mine yet a Kill A Watt meter indicates it is using 500 watts of power when plugged in.

I can also heat the current arc or spark when I initially plug it in.

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1999 Mercedes E300TD daily driver sold at 238K miles 106K miles were mine, rust worm got it :-(
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