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alswar

Sep 23, 2012, 09:45 AM

Want to replace rheostat switches in personal residence with a 'regular' switch-
How many volts can a 15 amp switch handle- ( I have 4 100watt bulbs on 1 circuit )

ma0641

Sep 23, 2012, 10:25 AM

You asked about volts but quoted watts. Standard wall switches are rated for 120 VAC. Some are higher rated. Your lights use 400 watts of a potential 1800 watts. Standard wall switch is fine.