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Rearends
Nov 1, 2010, 02:48 PM

tkrussell
Nov 2, 2010, 02:50 AM
Need to know the voltage to calculate wattage.

Ohms Law states Power = Voltage times Amps

120 volts times 20 amps equals 2400 watts.

Then there are derating factors required by the National Electric Code for various types of loads or conditions.