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count your total amount of watts you are going to use (ie 7 bulbs 75 watts =525watt)
watts divided by voltage 525 divided by 120vac = 4.375 amps, you can only load a circuit to 80% 15 amp breaker @ 80%=12 amps, you cannot exceed this by the electrical code.make sure you know what other loads are on the circuit unless this is a separate circuit. hope this helps..
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Can six recessed lights of 50 watts be on a 15 amp breaker?
Should be fine if that is all that is on the breaker.
Can 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire handle 8 recessed lights?
Yes. I am assuming this is a residential question. A better answer is...if the 8 recessed lights draw fewer than 16 amps together, it is good.
Can a 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire be used for recessed lighting?
Yes. In the US at least.
How many lights can run off a 15 amp breaker?
Generally, a 15 amp breaker can safely handle around 1440 watts of power. The number of lights that can run off this breaker depends on the wattage of each light. As a guideline, if each light consumes around 60-75 watts, you can safely run about 16-24 lights on a 15 amp breaker.
What kind of wire do you use for 120 volts and what amp breaker do you use?
#12/2wground & a 20 amp breaker should be enough for lights,receptales.
How many 1.2 amp lights can a 20 amp breaker hold?
No more than 13 maximum on a 20 amp circuit.
How many recessed lights can you put on a 20 Amp circuit breaker?
If there is nothing else on the circuit then you could easily install 15. If there are outlets on the same circuit then try and keep the total of outlets and lights to a maximum of 15. But in reality the number of devices depends on how many amps each device pulls. Add up the amperage of the recessed lights you are going to install and then add any outlets and what may be plugged into them to get the number you can install. A 100 watt light bulb will draw about 1 amp. So you can easily have 15 on a 20 amp circuit.
Can the power to your whirlpool be on the same 20 amp circuit as the bathroom lights and outlets?
No, the whirlpool has a motor load connected to it and should be connected to a dedicated ground fault breaker.
How to replace a 20 amp breaker?
To replace a 20 amp breaker, first turn off the power to the circuit at the main electrical panel. Remove the panel cover and locate the 20 amp breaker. Carefully disconnect the wires from the old breaker and remove it from the panel. Install the new 20 amp breaker in the same position and reconnect the wires. Finally, replace the panel cover and restore power to the circuit.
20 amp breaker power verse 15amp breaker power?
The 20A breaker can handle (25%) more power than the 15A breaker, because of this the wires used inside the walls is larger. Some circuits must be 20A, the laundry and kitchen are examples of 20A circuits.
How to change a 20 amp breaker in a circuit breaker panel?
To change a 20 amp breaker in a circuit breaker panel, first turn off the main power switch. Remove the panel cover and locate the 20 amp breaker. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the wires to the breaker and disconnect them. Remove the old breaker and replace it with the new 20 amp breaker. Reconnect the wires and tighten the screws. Finally, replace the panel cover and turn the main power switch back on.
Can you use 14 gauge wire with a 15 amp breaker for recessed lighting?
To answer this question the circuits voltage must be stated. Find the total wattage of the lights, use the following formula. I = W/E, where W is the total wattage and E is the circuit's voltage.
