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    Aug 8, 2009, 05:35 PM
    Hi I am putting 3 recess lighting fixtures in I have a exsisting 14agw feed, I ran 12awg from light to light. All this is on a dimmer switch. Will this be supported by a 15amp breaker. Ouestion is should I tear out some wall to put 12agw for the feed from breaker box instead of 14agw. PLEASE Help

    Is 14 being first safe to run 3 fixtures on a dimmer using 65watts bulbs. Thanks Ken
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    Aug 8, 2009, 06:05 PM

    I would just put on a 15 Amp breaker as #14 is smallest conductor in circuit.
    If all #12 is pulled, you can put on a 20 Amp Breaker.
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    Aug 8, 2009, 06:44 PM

    Please do not start a new thread ( question) adding the "RE" to a question does not help anyone connect the threads, this is not a blog.

    If you want to add more info, merely "answer" your own question

    I have merged your posts
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    Aug 8, 2009, 07:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    I would just put on a 15 Amp breaker as #14 is smallest conductor in circuit.
    If all #12 is pulled, you can put on a 20 Amp Breaker.
    Is 14 being first safe to run 3 fixtures on a dimmer using 65watts bulbs. Thanks Ken
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    Aug 8, 2009, 07:46 PM

    Easily. That's 1.6 Amps.
    65 X 3 = 195 Watts.
    195/120 = 1.625 Amps
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    Aug 8, 2009, 08:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Easily. Thats 1.6 Amps.
    65 X 3 = 195 Watts.
    195/120 = 1.625 Amps
    Thank you, Ken
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