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Default Fan Power Consumption

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On Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:04:05 GMT,
(Joe) wrote:

Lasko Premium 20" three-speed box fan


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/pro...4507&s=kitchen

170 watts


This is the next to useless number I mentioned in my post. It is the
theoretical maximum amount based on the theoretical voltage. In the
field, voltage can vary and so can the usage. I know it sounds nutty,
but I've seen variations of more than 15% from the theory and that, to
me, is unacceptable.