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What is the maximum number of 60-W light bulbs you can connect in parallel in a 120-V home circuit without tripping the 30-A circuit breaker?
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∙ 14y ago
If your not interested in safety or wiring codes use the formula. E x I = Va(Watts without knowing Power Factor.) E is your voltage at the source (Breaker) 110v, 115v, 117v. I is 15amp the breaker is rated for.
X is your number of bulbs.
example. 110 x 15 = 60X : 60x = 1650 : 1650/60 = X Please do not attempt doing this hookup. % If your not interested in safety or wiring codes use the formula. E x I = Va(Watts without knowing Power Factor.) E is your voltage at the source (Breaker) 110v, 115v, 117v. I is 15amp the breaker is rated for.
X is your number of bulbs.
example. 110 x 15 = 60X : 60x = 1650 : 1650/60 = X Please do not attempt doing this hookup.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y ago60
W=VE
watts = volts x amps (current)
= 120 x 30
3600
3600/60 watts per bulb
60 bulbs
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