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    Jun 29, 2007, 08:00 PM
    Halogen lights
    How many 300 wattt Halogen lamps can I run off a 20 amp breaker using 12-2 wire
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    Jun 30, 2007, 04:05 AM
    If the load will ever run 3 hours or more, which is very likely, a 20 amp circuit shall not be loaded more than 80%, so only 6-300 watt lamps will be allowed.
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