petey_racer said:Switches are rated in amperage, NOT wattage, and must be sized according to the load they control. So do not switch fifteen 150w fixtures with a 15 amp switch.
leeym said:Is there a way to calculate how many switches or lights I can attach in series to one single circuit in my house? How does this calculation relaye to the typs of romex cabling I'm using?
Thanks
Duplicate thread already going here: http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f9/rewiring-old-house-6063/hey guys, good info so far. I am rewiring a old house with tube and knob wiring. I ran 14/2 from the new 100amp circuit box. Going to the bedrooms upstairs for the lights. I had the same question as above. But we are planning to put ceiling fans with lights in the bedrooms. How do you figure the wattage usage for that combination (not bought yet). Also is 14/2 heavy enough? One light/fan per room and one closet light x four bedrooms. Can I use one breaker for the whole upstairs? what size? 20amp?
Thanks in advance,
Dan
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