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15-amp Single-pole Rocker Light Switch , White

Eaton 15-amp Single-pole Rocker Light Switch , White

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I have 1800 watts of lighting and want to know if a regular single pole switch or dimmer can handle that


Thank you for your question. Yes, this product will support 1800 watts of lighting.

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1800 watts is equal to 15 amps (1800/120). This tells me this switch is rated at 1800 watts however lighting is considered a continuous load and the load on the switch is restricted to 80% of 1800 watts which would be 1440 watts or 12 amps. You need a 20 amp rated switch for an 1800 watt lighting load.

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remember watts are not the issue amps are the question. You need to know how many amps you are pulling then the question can be answered

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The switch can handle 15 amps worth. 1800 watts is likely going to throw a 15 amp circuit breaker. If you are on a 20 amp breaker, you need a 20 amp switch. Basic equation for amperage is power (watts) / volts. 1800 / 110 gets you a little over 16 amps. So if you have a 15 amp breaker, I think you will end up throwing it all the time.

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