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Default Tapping into an electric circuit
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On Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:54:34 +0000, Tim Watts
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2 10 amp circuits in UK provide the same power as 1 20 amp circuit in
America.. No way you would ever get away with that little power in an
American or Canadian home.

2 X 10 amps in UK = 2 x 10 x 230 = 4600 Watts

1 X 20 amps in US = 1 x 20 x 120 = 2400 Watts

According to my calculator. :-?

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John G


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