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SREA
Mar 21, 2009, 05:59 PM
What is the total amount watts that can be safely plugged into a number of 15 amp outlets that are on a 20amp breaker with 12 gauge wire?

Stratmando
Mar 21, 2009, 07:10 PM
Volts X Amps = Watts
120 X 20 = 2400.
Derate 80% for more than 3 hours(continious)
2400 X .8 = 1920 Watts.
Anything a standard plug can be plugged into, it can handle.
What are you plugging in? kind of important.