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    Woodbob Posts: 143, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2007, 12:10 PM
    Bath Lights
    :cool: Remolding bath.
    Will be adding two or three recessed lights OVER Tub/Shower.
    I know I need lights rated for “Over Shower/Tub”, wet locations.
    I plan on adding a new 20 Amp Breaker for these lights - The panel is in the garage and may be easy to get too.
    Question: Can I simply tie onto an existing 20 amp circuit for the lights after going through a GFI receptical?
    OR Can I tie onto the in place GFI receptical that's now in the garage?

    Thanks
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    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
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    Oct 12, 2007, 12:24 PM
    You may connect lighting to a bathroom outlet, only if the circuit feeding the bath outlet circuit is dedicated for that bathroom, and no other bathroom outlets are on that circuit.

    If possible, I think it would be better to have a separate GFI device, whether a breaker, or a dead front device, for the new lights. Any tripping of a GFI outlet will cause the light to go off.
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