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There are no 'watts' in '15 amperes'. The watt is used to measure power, whereas the ampere is used to measure current. These are two completely different quant
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How many amps are needed for a freezer?

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The specific number of amps needed for a freezer can vary depending on the model and size. Typically, a small freezer may require around 2-3 amps, while larger
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How many watts does a generator have to have to run a blow dryer?

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A typical blow dryer requires around 1500-1800 watts to operate effectively. Therefore, a generator with a capacity of at least 2000 watts would be suitable to
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How do you take 240 volt and step it down to 120 volt?

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You can step down 240 volts to 120 volts by using a transformer. A transformer with a 2:1 winding ratio will reduce the voltage from 240V to 120V. Make sure to
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If your electricity is turned off who can help you to get it turned back on?

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I am waiting to hear the answer to this question myself. My electric company wants $300 to have it turned back on and I don't have even close to that. I am taki
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I am installing a kitchen light fixture in the ceiling. While pulling down the old fixture the green ground wire broke. The new Fixture has a green ground wire. Where do I ground it to now?

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You can ground the green ground wire from the new fixture to the metal junction box using a grounding screw or grounding clip. Make sure the junction box is gro
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How do you increase amps using a 12v system to a hyd gen?

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To increase amps in a 12V system powering a hydrogen generator, you would need to increase the current flow. This can be done by using a power source that can d
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Can an electric company truly charge you a high bill like 400.00 on an electric bill?

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Yes, an electric company can charge you a high bill of $400 if you have used a significant amount of electricity during that billing period. Factors such as inc
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How bright is the bulb when a shorter wire is used?

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Using a shorter wire with the same resistance would result in a brighter bulb, as there would be less electrical resistance in the circuit, allowing more curren
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How many amps is 20000 watts?

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Hi. Power Law or Watt's Law of James Watt tells us that Power P (in watts) = current I (in amperes) X voltage E (in volts) or P=I x E, therefore I=P/E so just d
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Where was the first house to have electricity?

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The first house to have electricity was the home of inventor Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Edison's house was fitted with his own direct current (DC)
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What is the difference between a ground fault breaker and Performance V Capsules prix a gfci outlet?

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A ground fault breaker is a circuit breaker that protects an entire circuit from ground faults, while a GFCI outlet is an electrical receptacle with built-in gr
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Is the circuit wiring between the motor starter in a motor control center going to the equipment disconnect with a circuit breaker in it a feeder or a branch circuit?

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The circuit wiring between the motor starter and the equipment disconnect with a circuit breaker in it is typically considered a feeder. This is because it carr
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How does fluorescent paint work?

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