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    Sep 23, 2007, 02:35 PM
    Circuit load
    Will a new LCD 52 inch Sony TV plus a receiver and DVD player overload a 15 amp circuit?
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    Sep 23, 2007, 06:25 PM
    Not likely. Add the (Watts) of each and divide by your mains voltage. That will give you amps. Mains in the US are 120V. 1200W = 10A, @ 120 V; 15A @120 V is 1800 W, so I seriously doubt it.
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    Sep 24, 2007, 09:59 AM
    Take a look at the power requirements on the back of each device.

    I just went to the SONY website and looked at a few 52" LCD TV's. The most power hungry device was 400 watts max load.

    A Satellite Receiver from Sony was listed at 40 watts.

    Unless your DVD player is incredibly power hungry, or there are other devices on that circuit, you should be OK.

    A 15 amp circtuit is good for more than 1500 watts. (Think hairdryer or toaster).

    You are using a surge suppressor on your system though, aren't you? I would also suggest looking at getting a UPS device that regulates the voltage (keeps it constant) to make your system even better.

    Good Luck, Dan
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