Amps

[Rudy222]

How many watts can a 100 amp beaker handle
I'm planning on either doing 10-15 lights
600 or 1000 wats each light can
Will this be enough for the 100 amp breaker

 

[woodsmaneh]

eleven 1000w but not at the same time. Have the lights come on a couple at a time so you don't over load the fuse box. Remember you need fans and other things so you can't use all the 1000 amps for just lights.

 

[tags420]

The equation is Watts=Amps*Volts...so for you Amps=Watts/volts
This is why people choose to run 240v...it allows you to lower the ams and run more on one breaker.
1000w/240v=4.16A
1000w/120v=8.3A