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Old 03-13-2009, 08:10 PM   #7 (permalink)
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We use 100 watt = 1 ampere as a general rule for lighting load calculations.

( big motor loads are calculated with more concern for surge currents ,phase compensation, etc)

with aluminum to copper connections and aluminum to aluminum connections you must/should always use an antioxidant compound, to prevent oxidation of the connections ..resistance....heat ..arcing and fire.
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