Barndoor Lighting · Set Tool
Add your fixtures and read the load like a meter — amps, circuits, and the distro you'll need. Built by the power crew at FilmandVideoLighting.com.
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Estimates assume listed wattage equals draw. HMI and magnetic-ballast fixtures can pull 20–40% more than lamp wattage — when in doubt, call us. A single fixture can't be split across circuits, so fixtures are packed into 20A circuits one at a time (about one 2K / 2000W per 20A circuit at 120V). Any fixture that draws more than a 20A circuit can hold is flagged for its own dedicated higher-amperage circuit — a 5K, for instance, runs on a 60A Bates. For planning only; not a substitute for a licensed electrician. Always follow the NEC and local code.