How do you calculate light fixture load?
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How do you calculate light fixture load?
I guess this is an easy one, but when you are calculating the load of a light fixture on a circuit, do you count the fixtures maximum capacity, or can you add something less if you are using bulbs that are less than the maximum capacity?
In other words, if I have a 4 bulb, 100 watt each capacity fixture, but I only use four 60 watt bulbs, can I count that fixture as 240 watts as opposed to 400 watts?
Seems like the answer should be no, but that whole area is a mystery to me!
In other words, if I have a 4 bulb, 100 watt each capacity fixture, but I only use four 60 watt bulbs, can I count that fixture as 240 watts as opposed to 400 watts?
Seems like the answer should be no, but that whole area is a mystery to me!
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when you are calculating the load of a light fixture on a circuit, do you count the fixtures maximum capacity?