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Depends more on the application and what else you might have on a current circuit you would use if you didn't install a separate circuit.
At 120 volts you are only talking about drawing 8 amps. On a 15 Amp circuit this is fine. However, if there is a motor involved there may be excess start-up currents.
There are certain appliances like stoves, refrigerators, dryers, dishwashers and so forth that require separate circuits. If you have a small heater you move from room to room then you can use an existing circuit that would not trip when you added the appliance. Use the cord that comes with the device directly into an outlet rather than using an extension cord.
If the appliance needs to be hardwired into a box then use a dedicated circuit.
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What unit is used to express electrical power?
Electrical power is also measured in Watts.
Unit of electrical power named after Scottish inventor of the steam engine?
the unit of electrical power named after scottish inventor of steam engine is Watt ( the electrical power ) and the iinventor was James Watt
Can electricity leak from a house causing higher power bills?
No. An electrical leak is an electrical ground. When any line grounds out, the circuit breaker will trip and shut the power off. With the power off the watt meter stops recording so that there is no billing at that time.
How many watts on a 40 amp circuit breaker?
about 4800 watt but should not use it 100% so to be safe 4000 watt (80%)
What instrument measures electrical power?
The Ammeter XD
Is a watt a circuit?
no a watt is a measurement of electricity
Can I use 200 watt siren if originally my unit come with 100 watt siren?
It depends on the circuit that controls the siren. The circuit may be designed for only a 100 watt device and by doubling the current through the circuit, the circuit may be destroyed.
Who created light bulb watts?
Thomas Edison invented the vacuum sealed filiment light bulb. James Watt coined the term "watt" as the work done by an electrical circuit, which can be calculated as Volts multiplied by Amps.
Who discovered watt?
James Watt measured electrical power
What is the unit of load?
The unit of load or the power used in an electrical circuit is usually watt hours. In a mechanical system, load is force (pounds or newtons, for example).
Who invented watt's law?
Watt's Law was not specifically "invented" by one individual. It is a formula that relates power (in watts), voltage (in volts), and current (in amperes) in an electrical circuit. It is named after James Watt, a Scottish inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of the steam engine.
What starting with w is a unit of electrical power?
The watt, which is equal to 1 joule/second.
What is the unit of electrical power?
Watt
What unit is used to express electrical power?
Electrical power is also measured in Watts.
Can 1500 watts electrical heater be plugged into an 110 watt apartment?
No, a 1500-watt electrical heater should not be plugged into an 110-volt outlet in an apartment. The heater requires more power than the outlet can provide, which may overload the circuit, pose a fire hazard, and damage the electrical system. It is not safe to use appliances that draw more power than the outlet can handle.
What is meant by watts?
The watt is the unit of electrical power. It is calculated by multiplying the voltage across a circuit by the current passing through the circuit. The watt is named for James Watt who dramatically improved the steam engine and defined the unit of power called the "horsepower" to help describe the amount of work his new engines could perform in terms potential customers already understood (i.e. how much work one horse can perform).
Unit of electrical power named after Scottish inventor of the steam engine?
the unit of electrical power named after scottish inventor of steam engine is Watt ( the electrical power ) and the iinventor was James Watt
