Watts = Amps x Volts
Light bulb:
100 watts = Amps x 110 volts
Amps = .9
Obviously you'll need to know to of the variables.
Many items list amps on the appliance. Your garage door is an example of
that.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Andy
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 2:50 PM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: computing electrical loads
>
>
> Howdy,
>
> Anyone know of a chart or whatnot that lists common amperage
> loads for things like:
>
> 100W lightbulb
> 3/4 hp garage door opener
> small 110V hot tub heater/pump
>
> Etc. etc. etc.?
>
> Just trying to see if I'm going a little insane on the number
> of circuits on this "rewire the garage" project...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark
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