May 6, 2016 · I bought a new in-wall timer rated 20 Amps. and it says '1350 w Tungsten', so I'm wondering if there are watts which are measured different then other watts? In my calculation …

a) Can you add a link or model # for this new outlet? b) tungsten == incandescent bulbs, which is (AFAIK) basically a resistive load. An air conditioner is a motor - very different type of load. I'd …

Jun 18, 2019 · Tungsten rating is about inrush current. This is the surge of power some devices draw initially on startup, notably incandescent bulbs (hence the word "tungsten")**. However, …

Oct 28, 2020 · Lets say you have a room on one 20 amp circuit supplying outlets (15amp rec) and lights (15amp switch)you plug in a vacuum cleaner, have mini fridge running, and a fan plus …

Aug 7, 2021 · Homeowner says AC guys said unit requires a 15amp 2 pole breaker, does this mean 14/3 wire can be used ? Thought AC units required bigger wire and bigger breaker.

Aug 18, 2023 · However it will work fine with tungsten lights without knowing what you have the LED lights may not work, they normally want DC but there are many out there that will work …

Jun 6, 2024 · Which actually makes sense. For a pure resistive load, MCA == wattage/voltage. And while typically each water heater will be on its own circuit and therefore breaker size = …

Apr 9, 2021 · Make sure you get diamond (see his answer for what it looks like) and not tungsten carbide (pictured below). Also make sure the bit fits on the drill, and check you have the …

Nov 20, 2021 · I have a lamp (from IKEA) that had a light bulb 3W 200lm 67lm/W 26mA I bought a light bulb that says 4W=35W 230LM Can I replace with that light bulb or even with higher …

Apr 16, 2023 · I'm wiring an electric kiln that consumes 43 amps. Since it's a continuous load device, I understand that the wiring needs to be capable of handling 125% of that load, which …