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[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (2 children)

Here in the US typical outlets are 120v 15A max. Sure thats also 1800 watts but for a margin of safety, typically, appliances won't use anything over 1500 watts, or about twelve and a half amps.

[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 1 points 5 hours ago

It's 12 amps even. It's the 80% rule for continuous draw, defined as expected use to run for 3 hours or more. That's why a space heater is 1500 watts, but a hairdryer is 1800.

[–] thesystemisdown@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 1 points 6 hours ago

Oopse. Good catch. Will edit. Missed the "0" lol