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Remodeling house- we're in the power/technology phase

I'll start posting some questions soon as i finish going over some stickies, thu ive already found some answers-

Mar of 2008

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Use the actual rating of the cans, probably 75 watts for the 4", to figure wattage.
Use the 80% figure for the circuit load for lighting such as this.

20A@120v = 2400 watts x 80% = 1920 watts ÷ 75 watts = 25 fixtures
15A@120v = 1800 watts x 80% = 1440 watts ÷ 75 watts = 19 fixtures

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