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For ultimate electrical versatility

 
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#12  
hi LittleBill21 yes true for one at 100% is 1.5 amps but for two at 80% load is 2.4 amps not good (18w lights) thanks tex.
 
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hi LittleBill21 yes true for one at 100% is 1.5 amps but for two at 80% load is 2.4 amps not good (18w lights) thanks tex.
not sure why you are derating the label, the circuit is fused at 10amps. Do what your comfortable with though.
 
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#14  
hi LittleBill21 your not protecting the lights your protecting the wire/ system tex.
 
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hi LittleBill21 your not protecting the lights your protecting the wire/ system tex.
main fuse at the distribution block protects the wire. the 80% derating, was a nec code for commercial "constant" on applications where nuisance tripping could occur, it had nothing to do with the wire itself.

again do what your comfortable with.
 
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Just what would be the WORST that would happen if you drew enough to blow that 10 amp fuse?
Where the wire is, you aren't going to start a fire or do any real damage.
I'd worry more about operating without a helmet then electrical damage from ru.nning a couple lights
 

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