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Rated current is typically defined for all electric devices. Either the device has a rated current, wattage or Volt x amperes (VA). Current can be computed by dividing the wattage or VA rating by 120 volts (For resistive loads). In residential situations the maximum current is governed by the protecting breaker on a circuit. If you all up all the rated currents for devices on a circuit they should be less than or equal to 80% of the protecting breaker current rating.

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