To answer this question a voltage and amperage must be stated. W = Amps x Volts.
Assuming 120 VAC in a residence maximum watts = 15 x 120 = 1800 Watts. For a continuous load you can support 1440 watts which is 80& of maximum. You need 14 AWG gauge wire.
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Wire is rated in ampacity, You can use only 80% of the rated ampacity. Voltage and amperage are inversely proportional. So at 120 volts alternating current you safely run 1800 watts ( I have added a small safety margin). At 240 volts you can run 3600 watts. I hope this has answered you question Ampsxvolts=watts watts/volts=amps
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Assuming 120 VAC in a residence maximum watts = 15 x 120 = 1800 Watts. For a continuous load you can support 1440 watts which is 80& of maximum. You need 14 AWG gauge wire.
A lightning bolt can carry up to 1 billion watts of power.
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140 AMPS
According to NEC, it's max rating in free air is 18 amps.
10 gauge wire will only run up to 30 amps
A 10 amp switch connected to a 240 volt circuit can carry up to 2400 watts (10 amps x 240 volts = 2400 watts). It's important to ensure that the switch is rated for the anticipated load to prevent overheating or failure.
A 14-gauge wire is typically rated for a maximum of 15 amps for general household circuits. To calculate the wattage it can handle, you multiply the amperage by the voltage. In a standard 120-volt system, a 14-gauge wire can safely carry about 1,800 watts (15 amps x 120 volts). However, it's important to consider factors like the type of circuit and local electrical codes, which may impose additional limitations.
the gauge of the wire determines how much amperage a wire can carry the insulation determines how much voltage the wire can handle
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