rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’, ‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’]);” href=”http://www.mikesdvp.com”>digital production textbook : North American power is 110 to 120 Volts and most outlets are 15 Amps. Since you already know the wattage of your lamps the formula is:
Total Wattage of Lamps/Voltage of Power Supply = Amperage Required
If the answer exceeds 20 amps then you cannot do it. For instance, two 1000 Watt lamps equals 2000 Watts. So, 2000/120 = 16.66 Amps. If you divide by 110 the answer is even worse (18.18 Amps). In short . . . you can’t plug two 1000 Watt lamps into the same receptacle without tripping a breaker. You’d be better off plugging one 1000 Watt and one 600 Watt into each receptacle (1600/110 = 14.54 Amps).
5. Pack Extra Light Bulbs. Always pack extra light bulbs for your