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Fuses or breakers are used to protect the conductor to the load. A #14 wire conductor is rated for 15 amps. Most home circuitry is done with #14 wire. The minimum size breaker in an electrical panel is 15 amp so it looks like a 15 amp fuse or breaker can be used for a 100 watt light bulb.
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What minimum fuse rating is needed for a 12volt curcuit with a 36 watt bulb?
To calculate the minimum fuse rating needed for a 36W bulb on a 12V circuit, divide the wattage by the voltage (36W / 12V = 3A). Therefore, a minimum 3A fuse would be sufficient for a 36W bulb on a 12V circuit.
What size fuse for a 200 watt amp?
To determine the fuse size for a 200 watt amp, you will need to divide the power rating by the voltage of the system. If the amp operates on a 12V system, the amperage would be around 16.67A, so a 20A fuse would be appropriate for a 200 watt amp.
Can you use a 250 watt bulb with a 15 amp switch?
Yes, you can use a 250 watt bulb with a 15 amp switch. The switch is rated for up to 15 amps, which is more than enough to handle the power of a 250 watt bulb. Just make sure that the wiring and other components in the circuit can also handle the load.
How many amps would a 150 watt bulb draw in a 120v circuit?
1 amp
How many 60 watt bulbs can a 15 amp handle?
A 15 amp circuit can handle approximately 8-10 60 watt bulbs. Each 60 watt bulb draws 0.5 amps of current, so you divide the circuit's amp rating (15 amps) by the current draw per bulb (0.5 amps) to get the approximate number of bulbs it can handle.
