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The current (amperage) flowing in a circuit is related to, amongst other things, the voltage and the wattage of the device being used. To find the amperage in a circuit use the formula A=W/V, where A = amps, W = Watts and V = Volts.
For instance if the supply voltage is 120 V and the device is 1200 Watts the amperage drawn would be 1200 divided by 120 which would equal 10 amps.
The circuit is also constrained by the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker and the dimensions of the conducing cable.

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