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    Jul 29, 2010, 09:50 AM
    20 amp circuit can handle how many P.C.'s
    I'm wiring a office for 10 Personal Computers and I was wondering how many 20 amp circuits I should used?
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    Jul 29, 2010, 10:03 AM
    Assuming 3 amps each running 3 hours or more, no more than 5 units per a 20 amp circuit.
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