The label 60 watts bulb max is referring to each individual bulb, not the total in the light fixture.
The amperage that a chandelier draws is based on the amount of bulbs and the wattage of the bulbs used in the fixture. Count the amount of bulbs and multiply that number by the wattage of the bulbs. Take this total wattage and use this formula. I = W/E. Amps = Watts/ Volts.
180 watts
I would use no more 14 100watt bulbs on a 15 amp circuit or 19 bulbs on a 20 amp circuit. You can calculate this by taking 80% of circuit amperage I.E 12 amps or 16 amps and then multiply by circuit voltage(120) to get 1440 watts and 1920 watts. Then take these values divided by bulb wattage(100 watts) to get 14.4 bulbs and 19.2 bulbs. Then round down for partial bulbs to get 14 bulbs and 19 bulbs.
Energy use is measured in watts. The watts used by a light bulb is on the package or the bulb. Find bulbs with the same wattage but different physical sizes if you want to prove this.
The federal government now requires that ceiling fan light kits be limited to a maximum of 190 watts. When the light is first turned on, a small current is passed through the bulbs and the wattage limiter, verifying that you have not exceeded the 190 watts.
Three 20 watts bulbs will consume 60 watts.
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The amperage that a chandelier draws is based on the amount of bulbs and the wattage of the bulbs used in the fixture. Count the amount of bulbs and multiply that number by the wattage of the bulbs. Take this total wattage and use this formula. I = W/E. Amps = Watts/ Volts.
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180 watts
I would use no more 14 100watt bulbs on a 15 amp circuit or 19 bulbs on a 20 amp circuit. You can calculate this by taking 80% of circuit amperage I.E 12 amps or 16 amps and then multiply by circuit voltage(120) to get 1440 watts and 1920 watts. Then take these values divided by bulb wattage(100 watts) to get 14.4 bulbs and 19.2 bulbs. Then round down for partial bulbs to get 14 bulbs and 19 bulbs.
The usual criteria is that the larger the envelope size of the lamp the larger the wattage of the lamp. The terminology of "big bulbs" suggests that the lamp could be in the range of 400 watts.
You can use a three way bulb in a one way socket. I believe the default wattage will be the middle one. E.g., a 30-70-100 watt three way will default to 70 watts in a one way lamp or socket.
coud be a couple of things. dimmers are rated by wattage, ie: if you have 3- 100 watt light bulbs on a dimmer the total load is 300 watts. most dimmers are rated at 600 watts, if you have a larger wattage load on the dimmer it will hum and perhaps over load the breaker. hope this helps!
It really depends on the kind of lighting and if they are accent lights or to add brightness. The wattage may be as low as 4 watts for accent lights and for greater lighting they will be between 12 and 18 watts.
Energy use is measured in watts. The watts used by a light bulb is on the package or the bulb. Find bulbs with the same wattage but different physical sizes if you want to prove this.
To find an amperage, you divide the wattage by the voltage.