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    mr bill Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 21, 2012, 10:32 AM
    Electrical problem
    Replaced a receptical with a switch and wired in a small led light for a cabinet now the breaker keeps popping off
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    joecoolvette Posts: 54, Reputation: 2
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    Apr 21, 2012, 10:49 AM
    Ummmm, No.

    The receptacle is for the full utility power. Do not know what country you are in, but;

    USA = 120 Volts (At 60 Hertz)
    Europe = 220 Volts (At 50Hertz)
    Australia = 220 Volts (At 50 Hertz)
    Japan = 100 Volts. (Generally)

    Now you connected a small LED light, connected to a switch, that power usage is rated at probably 100 Milli Amps.
    That would use less than 1 Volt.

    Regards,
    joecoolvette
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    Apr 21, 2012, 12:37 PM
    replaced a receptical with a switch
    Well, that doesn't tell us much. You have to tell us how you wired the switch.
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