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    Aug 23, 2010, 02:46 PM
    How many lights can you run on a 15amp breaker with 14-2
    How many 100w lights can you run on a 15amp breaker with 14-2
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    Aug 23, 2010, 02:54 PM

    The easy and safe answer is 12.

    The correct answer is as many as you want, depending on how many will be switched together, and how many you expect to run at the same time.
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    Aug 23, 2010, 03:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    The easy and safe answer is 12.

    The correct answer is as many as you want, depending on how many will be switched together, and how many you expect to run at the same time.
    Can you run 2 switches,with 6 lights each? One hot wire suppling both switches in the same gang box?
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    Aug 23, 2010, 03:04 PM

    Absolutely.
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    Aug 23, 2010, 03:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Absolutely.
    Thanks for your help.
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