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Don Y[_3_] Don Y[_3_] is offline
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On 12/2/2015 5:53 PM, wrote:
The fact that this is just a MODEST load suggests the problem has to
be noticeable. If I was pulling 2200W, I could imagine some merit
to downsizing the load to 2000W -- or even 1000W! But, at 675W,
my microwave oven draws that! My *hairdryer* draws more than that!

You do know that incandescent bulbs can pull about
10x the current on turn on?

Yes. And you'll note that when we were pulling 2000W in previous
years, THE BREAKER NEVER TRIPPED!

(We've been growing oranges for 15+ years)


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