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    bigdavy_p Posts: 39, Reputation: 2
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    Jul 3, 2008, 01:46 PM
    Do I need to buy a different switch?
    I just bought a new shop light from Wally-World (aka The Devil) and I would like to mount it on the bottom of one of my garage cabinets, so that it's hanging just above my workbench. I would also like to wire in a switch so I don't have to plug it in when I need it and then unplug it when I'm done. I have a switch that I could use, but I'm not sure if it is the correct size.

    Light - 120V~60Hz 70W 800mA

    Switch (has 3 ratings) -
    10A 250V AC
    15A 125V AC
    15A 12V DC

    Will this switch work or do I need to buy a different one?
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    Jul 3, 2008, 01:49 PM
    Yes 70/120 is < 15 A and the switch is AC rated.
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    Jul 3, 2008, 06:17 PM
    Big,

    Your avatar. What is it?
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