Originally posted by Ritz:
[QB] Keta,
In a perfect world, you might be correct. In the real world, a 15A breaker (especially one that's more than a few years old) is probably going to trip at 80-85% of its rated load. And it only goes downhill from there as the breakers age further.
The numbers I quoted are from the "real" world. Statements about breakers probably tripping at 80-85% of rated load aren't based on any fact.
I agree that old wiring should be replaced but that is for safety considerations not because your typical audio system is taxing the circuit too much. As MeanGene stated his circuit that was tripping had "a number of problems assosiated with it".
As for running 10/3 for a 20A circuit.....well.....giver hell. :rolleyes:
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