Estimate wattage on 120v line

derrickgj Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Dec 15, 2007, 08:01 AM

Estimate wattage on 120v line

I want to estimate how much wattage can fit on a 120v line?

Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508

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Dec 15, 2007, 08:21 AM

120 Volts X 20 Amps is 2400 Watts, I would figure 1920 Watts usable(80% for circuits 3 or more hrs.

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