How to calculate fixture Wattage?

How to Tell the Max Watt of a Light Fixture

  1. Look on the socket of a lamp.
  2. Look inside the can of a recessed light fixture to find the label that indicates maximum bulb wattage.
  3. Remove the cover from a ceiling light and the maximum wattage sticker should be located near the sockets and sometimes on the sockets.

How many Watts to 2×4 fluorescent light?

A four foot fluorescent light typically consumes between 28 watts and 40 watts per lamp, and most 2×4 troffers utilize four fluorescent lamps per fixture, totaling up to 160 watts per fixture. A single 2×4 troffer can cost up to $84 per fixture, per year, in electric costs alone.

How do you calculate the total fixture Wattage of a fluorescent light?

Let’s say you have 100 fixtures and they are 8′ – 2 Bulb T-12’s: 100 fixtures x 158 Watts = 15,800 Total System Watts (Assuming this is the only type of fixture you have…)

How many watts does a T12 ballast use?

34 Watt
1. Energy Consumption

Technology Ballast Factor Operational Wattage
34 Watt T12 Fluorescent Tubes 0.88 43 Watts
16 Watt T8 Equivalent LED Tube 1 16 Watts

How many watts does a lamp use?

Light Bulbs A LED light bulb uses just seven to ten watts while a fluorescent light bulb consumes 16-20 watts, an incandescent light bulb will use 60 watts typically and cost about 0.6 cents an hour to run, according to the energy use chart.

How many watts can a lamp handle?

The other concern with following maximum ratings is the socket material: Some ceramic light sockets have a maximum wattage rating of 250 to 300 watts, where most normal lamps and light fixtures have plastic or paper-insulated sockets that have ratings of 60 to 75 watts, maximum. Always follow maximum wattage ratings.

How much power does a 8 foot fluorescent light use?

A T8 fluorescent that uses 32 watts of energy typically produces 2500 lumens of light. It’s LED equivalent, while using only 17 watts, produces 2200 lumens. Additionally, T8 LED light bulbs have a lifetime rating of 50,000 hours, more than 3 times longer than 15,000 hour average lifespan of T8 fluorescent lights.

How many watts does a 8 foot T12 fluorescent light use?

110-Watt
Philips 8 ft. 110-Watt T12 Cool White 4100K High Output Linear Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb (2-Pack) 205443.

How many amps does a lamp use?

Ratings of commonly used household appliances

Domestic Portable Appliance Amps Used Watts Used
Desk lamp (with 60 W lamp) <0.5 60
Desk lamp (with LED lamp) <0.5 5
DVD/Blu-Ray player <0.5 20
Hair dryer 10.0 2200

What is 7W equivalent to?

Lumen & Wattage Comparison

Lumens (Brightness) Incandescent Watts LED Watts (Viribright)
400 – 500 40W 6 – 7W
650 – 850 60W 7 – 10W
1000 – 1400 75W 12 – 13W
1450-1700+ 100W 14 – 20W