A decal (often of metal) on a piece of equipment stating its power and voltage requirements, and other information (manufacturer, model number, and so on).
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In the case of a dimmer pack or dimmer rack, does not mean that the rack must be fed from a service the same size. Dimmer feeds should be calculated based on the current and future intended connected load, not on the faceplate rating. See the collaborative article http://www.controlbooth.com/wiki/Collaborative+Articles:Dimmer+feeds--How+much+power+is+enough .
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http://www.metal-works.com/nameplates.php
In the case of a dimmer pack or dimmer rack, does not mean that the rack must be fed from a service the same size. Dimmer feeds should be calculated based on the current and future intended connected load, not on the faceplate rating. See the collaborative article http://www.controlbooth.com/wiki/Collaborative+Articles:Dimmer+feeds--How+much+power+is+enough .