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Will a 15 A circuit breaker trip if a 15 ohm toaster is turned on in a circuit that already has a 0.20 hp motor and three 100 W light bulbs and a 600 W electric iron?
A 15 Amp breaker should trip when concurrently you connect to it a 15 Ohm toaster (8A), a 0.2 HP motor (2A), three 100W incandescent lamps (2.05A), and a 600 Watt iron (5A).
How is the current affected by the number of bulbs?
As the number of bulbs in a series circuit increases, the current decreases. As the number of bulbs in a parallel circuit increases, the current increases.
Who invented the first practical incandescent electric light bulb?
Successful electric light bulbs were invented almost simultaneously by Alfred Swan in Britain, and Thomas Elva Edison in USA. Thus in UK they were marketed as Ediswan products. [After the lawyers had benefited from protracted battles.]
What wattage dimmer switch should you use?
Remember that dimmers are for incandescent lights only unless you invest BIG BUCKS on dimmable fluorescent lights and fluorescent dimmers. Make sure that the switch that you replace with the dimmer does not control a plug-in outlet unless it is a lamp. You could do harm to an appliance not designed for such use. Otherwise,just add up the wattage of all the bulbs on the dimmer and buy one of the next size rating. So if you have two 60 watt bulbs, two 75 watt bulbs-- that's 270 watts total.Find a dimmer rated for 300 watts or more.
How many cans on one 15 amp breaker?
Assuming the can lights is all that will be on this 15 amp 120 volt circuit and each one has no more than a 75 watt bulb installed you can install up to 19. This is determined by multiplying the amps x the voltage to get the wattage. 15 x 120 = 1800. Then multiply the 1800 x 80% and you get 1440 which places an 80% load on the circuit which is all you safely want. You then divide the 1440 by 75 which is the wattage of each bulb and you get 19.2. You could add more if you use fluorescent bulbs but someone could come along later and install incandescent bulbs and overload the circuit. So stick with no more that 19 to be safe. Remember this is a 15 amp ciruit so you must use AWG # 14 wire and not #12. If you use AWG #12 and a 20 amp breaker you can have 25 can lights with 75 watt bulbs on the circuit.
Do incandescent and fluorescent bulbs produce the same amount of heat?
No, incandescent bulbs produce more heat than fluorescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs generate light by heating a filament, which also emits heat. Fluorescent bulbs produce less heat because they use electricity to excite gas inside the bulb, which then emits light.
Which is more efficient the fluorescent bulbs or the incandecent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulb is the more efficient one as compared to incandescent bulbs.
What are the differences between incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs?
Incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament inside the bulb, while fluorescent bulbs produce light by passing electricity through a gas-filled tube. Incandescent bulbs are less energy efficient and have a shorter lifespan compared to fluorescent bulbs. Additionally, fluorescent bulbs produce less heat and are available in a wider range of colors.
What are the manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs?
The costs of manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs are about the same aside from the slight different materials.
How many fluorescent bulbs would you need to replace all the incandescent bulbs currently in use?
not all incandescent lamps (bulbs) can be replaced by fluorescent lamps because there are some applications where there is no acceptable or equivalent fluorescent lamp. In some cases, other technologies may be useful--HID or LED lamps. There are some applications where the incandescent source, especially the tungsten-halogen type, still rules.
What do we use argon for everyday life?
used as filling for fluorescent lamps, electric light bulbs, incandescent lamps and for vacuum tube.
What are the main products sold by electric lamp manufacturers?
the three primary products sold by U.S. electric lamp manufacturers are incandescent, fluorescent, and electric-discharge lights and bulbs.
What are two kinds of light bulbs?
incandescent , compact fluorescent
What are the benefits of using a fluorescent LED bulb compared to traditional incandescent bulbs?
Fluorescent LED bulbs are more energy-efficient, last longer, and produce less heat compared to traditional incandescent bulbs.
Change the Light Bulbs!?
Still using incandescent light bulbs? If so, you're wasting electricity and your electric bill will no doubt show it. Fluorescent lighting is far from new, but the way the bulbs are shaped, is. There was a time when you couldn't buy a fluorescent light bulb to fit many existing lamps and fixtures. Someone must have heard us complain, because now you can find fluorescent bulbs in almost any shape and size. A simple and effective way to watch your electric bill go down measurably is to simply change light bulbs from incandescent to fluorescent.
Between fluorescent and incandescent which saves electricity?
Fluorescent lamps deliver more visible light than incandescent lamps using electric power at the same rate. (But incandescent lamps deliver more heat. Just depends on what purpose you're using light bulbs for.)
What are the differences between fluorescent light bulbs and incandescent light bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient and last longer than incandescent light bulbs. They produce light by exciting mercury vapor, while incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament. Additionally, fluorescent bulbs are typically more expensive upfront but can save money in the long run due to their lower energy consumption.
