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    Feb 22, 2013, 08:54 AM
    How many lights on a 250 watt switch?
    In my bathroom I have 8 lights on 1 switch. The switch says 250 watts. My light buld wattage total is 480 watts. Is that a problem?
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    Feb 22, 2013, 09:32 AM
    Sure it's not 250 Volts? If it is a 15 amp switch, it will handle 1800 Watts.

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