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ktmrfs
Mar 21, 2021Explorer II
pianotuna wrote:
Being a bit of watt freak, I always check my devices. Rarely is the name plate accurate. I find, in general, that the wattage listed is too high for the "real life" output.
Of course wattage in resistance devices is affected by the square of the voltage.
Having worked on products with "nameplate amps/watts draw" yes, in most cases actual draw will be less than the nameplate states. The nameplate rating must take into account worst case draw under all conditions including variations in draw based on design tolerances and also line voltage tolerances.
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