2006-10-18 12:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Sunrise 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The National Electric Code allows ten light fixtures per one 15A circuit.
2006-10-19 04:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all about watts, not amps. A 15 amp breaker on a 120VAC system will source 1800 watts. Multply that by 80% as a safety factory and you get 1440 watts. Add up the wattage of all the bulbs in the light fixtures that would normally be on at the same time until you get to about 1400 watts and you're at the limit.
Don't worry if you overload the circuit- if you do the breaker will trip (that's what it's there for).
Brendan
2006-10-18 13:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to verify your construction code on your section even although 12/2 is the main common allowed twine for residences some juridictions require 10/2 it somewhat is a miles better gage twine. in case you do no longer use what's code than if it motives a hearth your coverage would possibly no longer pay as a results of you u.s. a twine that's no longer as much as code
2016-12-08 17:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by fearson 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as many lights that equal 15 amps
2006-10-18 12:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on how many bulbs are in each fixture and what size wattage bulb you are using.
2006-10-18 12:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by mr.dj 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
32 bulb x100 w=3200/ 240v=13.333333 Am's
2006-10-18 23:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by vincent m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on wattages. Lower wattage, more lights, and higher wattage, fewer lights.
2006-10-18 13:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
up to 12 light and wall plugs
2006-10-18 12:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
many as you want but it wont be very bright
2006-10-18 13:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by jkdart2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋