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Often CFLs are marked with the current. If not, find out the watts and the volts. Divide the watts by the volts to find the current, then double the current because the power factor could be as low as 0.5 with CFLs. That will tell you a safe value to use for the current when planning the wiring.
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Can using larger wire sizes reduce amp draw?
Larger wires will not reduce the amperage draw of a device. Limiting amperage draw is accomplished by fuses wich blow when the amperage drawn across them exceeds their specifications.
How much amperage does a 12v LED draw?
Not enough to worry about. That's like asking how many amps does the memory preset's on your radio draw. It is in the .001-.01 range.
What makes a marine battery's terminals hot?
Amperage draw, excessive amperage draw, and or dirty & loose connections. This should be checked out if the temperature is elevated when not cranking your engine.
How much amperage does a three foot base booard heater draw?
You need to mention the voltage and wattage of the device to get the right answer
How much amperage a 194 series bulb draws?
The 194 bulb is ~3.8 watts, at 14 volts they draw 0.271 amps.
What are the cost or draw backes of using CFL's?
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Why do we use thicker wires for heaters than for lamps?
Heaters draw a lot more amperage. As your amperage increases, so does resistance to the flow of the current. Too much resistance, and your wire overheats, melts the casing, and can potentially catch fire.
How many watts does a compact fluorescent bulb draw?
Look for an amperage on the ballast. Multiply this amperage by the connected line voltage. This will give you the wattage of the unit.
How much units consumed by 15 watts CFL in a day?
how much units cosumed by 15 watts cfl ina day
Can you run a motor of greater amperage draw with a motor of less amperage draw?
It looks like you are asking if a higher amperage motor can replace a lower amperage motor. It depends on what the amperage difference is. If the amperage is high enough to move the capacity of the wire out of its rated value then it should not be done.Remember motor conductors have to be rated at 125% of the motors nameplate amperage. As the amperage increases so does the HP and the motor's protection will also have to be increased or the motor will trip the lower overload protection settings.Also keep in mind that if the motor is three phase, running a motor with higher HP on a load that does not need the extra HP, it will lower the power factor of the supply distribution.
How much electricity can be saved by using CFL?
it can save 10% of per month by using cfl bulbs.
What is loading rate?
The maximum amperage draw or load that the device or wire can safely carry.
