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[–] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Here in the US typical outlets are 120v 15A max. Sure thats also 1800 watts but for a margin of safety, typically, appliances won't use anything over 1500 watts, or about twelve and a half amps.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    It's 12 amps even. It's the 80% rule for continuous draw, defined as expected use to run for 3 hours or more. That's why a space heater is 1500 watts, but a hairdryer is 1800.

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