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This page gives power ratings for some common lights
all rateings are aproxamated. if you have a meter that can
measure amps, use it, not this list (all are for 120 volts)

also note that that a sets power raring may be listed
on the tag near the plug.. or also on the instruction
sheet that came with it

Mini Lights
Description	Power
10 mini set	8 watts (.07 amps)
20 mini set	14 watts (.12 amps)
35 mini set (standard)	19 watts (.16 amps)
35 mini set (super bright)	21 watts (.18 amps)
50 mini set (energy saver)	11 watts (.09 amps)
50 mini set (standard)	15 watts (.13 amps)
50 mini set (super bright)	20 watts (.17 amps)
70 mini set (super bright)	42 watts (.35 amps)
100 mini set (super bright 2 section)	40 watts (.34 amps)
100 mini set (standard brightness 2 section)	30 watts (.25 amps)
100 mini set (energy saver 2 section)	22 watts (.18 amps)
100 mini set (5 section)	72 watts (.6 amps)
100 mini set (dual filament 2 section)	42 watts (.35 amps)
105 mini set (super bright 3 section)	65 watts (.54 amps)
140 mini set (super bright 4 section)	86 watts (.72 amps)
140 mini set (standard brightness 4 section)	77 watts (.64 amps)
150 mini set (energy saver 3 section)	33 watts (.27 amps)
150 mini set (super bright 3 section)	61 watts (.51 amps)
150 mini set (super bright 4 section)	85 watts (.71 amps)
200 mini set (super bright 4 section)	82 watts (.68 amps)
300 mini set (4 section)	64 watts (.53 amps)
300 mini set (super bright 6 section)	122 watts (1.02 amps)
450 mini set (super bright 9 section)	184 watts (1.53 amps)
Larger Lights
Description	Power
C9 sized lights	10 watts (about .08 amps) per bulb.
C9 sized lights	7 watts (about .06 amps) per bulb.
C7 sized lights	7 watts (about .06 amps) per bulb.
C7 sized lights	5 watts (about .04 amps) per bulb.

To calculate values: watts = volts * amps volts = watts / amps amps = watts / volts I made a simple program that calculates these so I don't have to try and remember those formilas...

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