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Mar 25, 2007 23:00 |  #1

Can someone please give me some advice on this:
I have set up a studio in my home with continuous lights. (2) 500 watt bulbs and (1) 250 watt bulb... I can't have all the lights on or else I blow the fuse.... Any ideas? Suggestions?




  
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Mar 25, 2007 23:08 |  #2

Get yourself some long extension cords and plug the lights into outlets in different rooms on different circuits.


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Mar 25, 2007 23:38 |  #3

500W + 500W + 250W puts you at 1250 Watts. On US AC power that should put you at about 10 Amps.

Most living area circuits are either 15 or 20 Amp circuits. So, it is likely there is something else on that circuit adding to the load.

Is there some other device on that circuit that you can temporally turn off while you engage in your session work?

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Mar 25, 2007 23:40 |  #4

Unplug your fridge while you take photos. :)


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