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    Jul 5, 2011, 05:42 AM
    How many watts are there in one convenience oulet? One waterproof outlet? Range? etc.
    What are each minimum watts and maximum watts are available in putting to the house?
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    Jul 5, 2011, 05:54 AM

    Watts is a measurement of the "Heat" created by voltage and amperage passing through a load.

    Amperage is the primary consideration.

    Here in the U.S.A. the standard Voltage is 120/240.

    The NEC (National Electrical Code) sets 100 Amps as the minimum amount of current to be delivered to a home.

    Larger amounts 150 Amp, 200 Amps and 320 Amps are generally available through your Electrical Utility.

    Also, electricians determine the needed service for a home by doing what is called a "Load Calculation". This process starts with the area of the home, less uninhabitable space and then builds on this with some mandatory loads, like a clothes dryer or stove, and any special circuits that have to be installed.
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    Jul 5, 2011, 06:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by marcialmanman View Post
    how many watts are there in one convenience oulet? one waterproof outlet? range? etc.
    what are each minimum watts and maximum watts are available in putting to the house?
    This depends on the circuit. Each receptacle on a circuit can access all or some of the circuit's capacity.

    Can you clarify what it is you are asking exactly?
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    Jul 5, 2011, 07:42 AM
    And why you are asking this cryptic question.
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