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Buhdtyme · #20 (**permalink**) 03-04-2009, 06:48 PM

so if my extension cord and power bar are rated for 15 amps. Thats 120 x 15. they can handle 1800 watts less 20% to be safe. Or is that 15 amps they advertise safe to run at 1800 watts.

#20 (permalink) 03-04-2009, 06:48 PM
Buhdtyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 69	Re: Electricity usage, wiring, saftey, and YOU! so if my extension cord and power bar are rated for 15 amps. Thats 120 x 15. they can handle 1800 watts less 20% to be safe. Or is that 15 amps they advertise safe to run at 1800 watts.