Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/18
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On 18 Jul 97, Steven L. Alexander wrote:
> > I have a Lowell Omni light and a Lowell Tota light. I like them. They
> > use 500w bulbs. I do not know what household current will handle but I
> >
> The rule of thumb, watts divided by 10 gives approximate amps. Most home
> circuits are 15 amp (NOT EACH PLUG) and therefore 500w bulb is 5amp and
> three could be used on single circuit with no other current draw.
>
> Steven
Just to correct the obvious typo, it's divide by *100* which is close
enough to the correct 115 or 120 VAC, therefore makes the calculation
easier to do in one's head. This method errs on the safe side, current
wise, which is also good.
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