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Thread: How many watts can I run?
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3rd October 2007, 04:14 AM #16
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A Watt relates to electrical energy with regard to this subject - the OP is talking about electrical Watts.
Originally Posted by Amb
Excuse me, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the 8000 W is the light output, it's not how much current the lamps will draw. You have to check the plate to find the input current of each light fitting, then work it out. Yeh I know the threads a bit old, but couldn't resist.
Chalk up one for the non-lectricians.
What you're talking about is the luminous efficacy (not "efficiency"), which is the ratio of the total luminous flux produced (in lumens) to the total electrical input power (in Watts).“I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything.” - Nikola Tesla.
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3rd October 2007, 10:11 AM #17
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You really should do your research before you start 'chalking one up'. Originally Posted by Amb
Excuse me, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the 8000 W is the light output, it's not how much current the lamps will draw. You have to check the plate to find the input current of each light fitting, then work it out. Yeh I know the threads a bit old, but couldn't resist.
Chalk up one for the non-lectricians.
