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Originally Posted by Cynette
When you turn on more than one light bulb, the wattages add up. I think that makes them in series.
But I will admit that electrical has never been my strong suit. If I really have it backwards, let me know!
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If the bulbs were wired in series, they would not operate properly. Each one requires the full 120 volts.
The 120v light bulbs in your home are all wired in parallel, and you can turn them on and off individually, and the wattmeter on your home reads the sum of the power they use.