[SML] Computing a lighting load

[Bill Conner]

We prepare a load schedule - as required by NEC - and usually show one
750 or two 575s (which is around the 50% assumption) on each dimmed
stage circuit, and of course actual on house lighting.  I have looked
at this in various ways - including how many units could be hung and
focused - either as constrained by time and budget or by physical
space - and it doesn't change much.  Considering some diversity by
dimming - how often is it all at full anyways - it's very
conservative. Add the change to LED and other lower power consuming
lighting, and it's even more conservative.

Check out ETC white papers
http://www.etcconnect.com/uploadedFiles/Main_Site/Documents/Public/White_Papers/Power_Play_by_Steve_Terry.pdf
and maybe http://www.etcconnect.com/uploadedFiles/Main_Site/Documents/Public/White_Papers/survey_article.pdf


-- 
Bill Conner Fellow of the ASTC