A really basic question

February 24th 06, 06:03 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew

clifto

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A really basic question

A bit off topic, as it has to do with house wiring. But how does power factor
affect dissipation in the conductors? I'm wondering, for example, if a 1500
watt capacity and a 30% power factor would overload #14 wire.

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