In article , "TURTLE" wrote:

"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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I wouldn't do anything about it -- because it is NOT a problem.

This is Turtle.

You missed the question of what you would do in this case.

No, you missed my answer - right above.

I stated that I would not put but 20 -- 100 watt light bulbs on a 20 amp
circuit / breaker. The 20 light bulbs would be the max i would put on the 20
amp breaker because of the 80% rule.

Yes, I know that's what you stated. But you're wrong. You're having a very
hard time grasping this simple concept: the 80% rule DOES NOT APPLY in this
situation.

what is the max number of 100 watt light bulbs that you can put on a 20 amp
breaker ?

So , What is the answer to this question ?

20A x 120V / 100W = 24 bulbs.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.