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Question for home arcaders or operators......

Assume the machines are 80's classics like Galaga, Rallyx, etc. How many vids can you plug into a 15amp circuit (approximately)? I know each game draws different amps, but shoot me a guess.
 
We do six games per circuit. I think you can do up to eight... but it's better to keep a lighter load to be on the safe side.
 
Early 80's games used less than 1 Amp. I have had 10-12 of them on one circuit easily and never tripped the breaker.

Unless you have an older home with old wiring you do not have to worry about keeping a "lighter load". The wiring used for a 15amp breaker will handle the full load just fine. If you trip the breaker just take one game off.

Now if you have an older home then be more careful.
 
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