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Wattage (power) is not stored in a breaker; in its tripped position, electrical power form the power line is disconnected. When the breaker is activated, electricity (power) flows through the breaker to the circuit in the home. Using the formula below, you can find the wattage the breaker can handle, not how much it has.
Watts = Volts x Amps = 120 volts x 15 amps = 1800 watts
A toaster requires 1500 watts of power, so if you are running a coffee maker which probably requires 700 watts or more and turn on you toaster, that 15 amp breaker will trip.
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∙ 13y ago
A 15-amp breaker can handle a maximum load of 1800 watts (15 amps x 120 volts). However, it is recommended to only load a circuit up to 80% of its capacity, so in practice, you should only use up to 1440 watts on a 15-amp breaker.
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∙ 13y ago15A*120V=1800watts
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