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It depends on exactly what you are talking about.

Something that is described as "X" watts is really just a resistor of a fixed size that, when connected to the proper voltage supply, will produce "X" watts of energy (light, heat, sound, etc.)

So, if you have something that is declared as 1800W and is supposed to be connected to 120V, then you have a resistor that is of size:

120V*120V/1800W = 8 Ohm

When plugged into the proper 120V source, you will pull

120V/8Ohm = 15 Amps

If you have something that is declared as 1800W but is supposed to be connected to a 240V supply, then you have a resistor that is of size:

240V*240V/1800W = 32 Ohm

When plugged into the proper 240V source, you will pull

240V/32Ohm = 7.5 Amps

So, even though both of these things were called "1800W", the key factor is what voltage they are supposed to be driven by in order to get that 1800W. These items are not interchangeable.

The 32 Ohm device will not produce 1800W on a 120V source. It will produce only 450W and pull only 3.75 Amps.

The 8 Ohm device will not produce 1800W on a 240V source. It will produce 7200W and will pull 30 Amps.

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