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    Mar 1, 2008, 07:48 AM
    Electrcial lighting
    Wiring basement how many can lights can I put on a 15amp or 20amp circuit? Thank you
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    Mar 1, 2008, 08:04 AM
    Where are you located? Yes, this makes a difference.
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    Mar 1, 2008, 01:25 PM
    Unless I am corrected, I would say 1920 watts(80% of 2400) 20X120=2400 watts.
    32 X 60 Watt Bulbs= 1820 watts.

    1440 Watts is 80% of 1800 watts(15amps X 120volts)
    24 60watt bulbs is 1440 watts.

    Figure your wattage bulb you are goung to use into 1440, that will be maximum bulbs.
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    Mar 1, 2008, 03:04 PM
    Those numbers are right, but you must use the rated wattage of the fixture, not the bulb you will be using.

    The reason I gave the answer I did is because some areas DO have restrictions on the number of devices/fixtures on a circuit.
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