0
In a residence assume you are referring to 120 volt supply. Watts = amps x volts x Power Factor. Now Power factor is one for resistive loads like incandescent light bulbs. Power Factor can vary from zero to one when inductive loads like motors are added. So the maximum theoretical wattage would be about 15 A x 120 V. However, you de-rate a breaker to 80% of capacity so as not to continually trip breaker. Therefore, the answer you are looking for in a practical sense is 120 x 15 x .8 = 1440 watts or 1.44 kilowatts.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many watts will a 60 amp 2pole breaker handle?
Watts = Amps x Volts. 60 x 240 = 14400
How many amp breaker is needed for 4000 watts at 220 volts?
The equation that you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts / Volts.
How many watts will a 30 amp two pole breaker handle at 240 volts?
30X240=7200
If you have a 30 amp breaker how many watts can it use?
To answer this question a voltage must be given. Watts = Amps x Volts. <<>> Answer At 115 volts ac, 30 amps equals 3,450 watts.
How many watts can be on a 15amp breaker?
At 120 volts a 15 amp breaker can be loaded to 1800 watts before it will trip. If it is a continuous load then the electrical code states that it is only allowed to be loaded to 80%. This will be 1800 x .8 = 1440 watts. If the voltage is not 120 volts use the following equation Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps being the breaker size that is to be used.
How many watts will a 60 amp 2pole breaker handle?
Watts = Amps x Volts. 60 x 240 = 14400
How many amp breaker is needed for 4000 watts at 220 volts?
The equation that you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts / Volts.
How many watts will a 30 amp two pole breaker handle at 240 volts?
30X240=7200
If you have a 30 amp breaker how many watts can it use?
To answer this question a voltage must be given. Watts = Amps x Volts. <<>> Answer At 115 volts ac, 30 amps equals 3,450 watts.
How many watts can be on a 15amp breaker?
At 120 volts a 15 amp breaker can be loaded to 1800 watts before it will trip. If it is a continuous load then the electrical code states that it is only allowed to be loaded to 80%. This will be 1800 x .8 = 1440 watts. If the voltage is not 120 volts use the following equation Watts = Amps x Volts. Amps being the breaker size that is to be used.
Can six recessed lights of 50 watts be on a 15 amp breaker?
Should be fine if that is all that is on the breaker.
How many 15 amp receptacles can you put on a 15 amp breaker?
The NEC does not limit the receptacles in a residents. Industrial it is limited to 180 watts each.
Can a 15 amp breaker hold 300 watts at 120 volts?
Yes, it can.
How many watts can be put on a 20 amp 208 volt circuit breaker?
20-amp breakers can be found for many different voltage levels. The higher-voltage ones tend to be more expensive. A breaker can be used in a circuit of equal or lower voltage than the rated voltage of the breaker.
What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
How can you plug 2000 watts 240v into a 120v 20 amp breaker with out replacing your breaker and all the plugs on the line?
You can't.
How many watts can a double 30 amp breaker switch handle?
The maximum wattage that a 30 amp breaker can handle is 30 x 230 = 6900 watts. Other variables come into play and this number will decrease depending on the load, duty time, and difference in voltage fluctuation.
