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    How many amps does a 20" imac use

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by nizzy1115, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I need to know (hopefully officially sited if possible) how many amps a 20" imac uses. Thanks guys.
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 1, 2008
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    Come on mac gods i know someone knows this.
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 1, 2008
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    I would ballpark the power consumption at about 300 watts, according to wikipedia, the voltage of a USA wall socket is 125 volts. Since amps = watts/volts:

    2.4 amps
     
    Chris27, Jul 1, 2008
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    You might be able to get your question fully answered if you gave us a reason as why you need to know this?
     
    HLdan, Jul 1, 2008
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    200 watts according to Apple: http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/
     
    swarmer, Jul 1, 2008
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    I don't think it is totally needed, but were making imac computer labs and need to run new electrical but need to know amperage per computer to know how much electrical is needed.

    Thanks for the wattage specs swarmer!
     
    nizzy1115, Jul 1, 2008
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