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Default 20amp Circuit How many computers

On Jan 30, 9:12 pm, "T.J." wrote:
Can anybody tell me if 3 computers are too much for a 20 amp circuit?
Actually it is 3 monitors a printer "not laser" and 3 thin clients if
anybody knows what a thin client is. it is about the size of a book
and is not a full tower so I assume it consumes alot less power then a
full computer tower.


Simplest way to find out without guesstimating is to use a Kill-S-
Watt,
and _measure_ the actual va, watts, amps, whatever drawn by the
combination of
devices connected downstream from it. Clue: watts are not the limiting
factor, since power-factor can vary widely; count amps.

Sure bet: nowhere near 20a draw.

HTH,
J