15amp breaker loads

neilschroeter Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jan 30, 2009, 08:16 PM

15amp breaker loads

Can I run a 1750 watt appliance on a 15 amp breaker?

stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279

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Jan 30, 2009, 08:25 PM

Yes, as long as it is not expected to be on for more than three hours at a time.

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