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Default 14 AWG vs. 12 AWG for lighting?

On May 26, 6:27*pm, wrote:
How do I determine the maximum number of lighting fixtures I can wire
from one light switch? *I'm thinking of 12 recessed light fixtures (on
a dimmer switch for the main room of the basement). *But is 14 AWG
sufficient? or should I use 12 AWG from the switch to each?

-Paul

I forgot that point about not mixing wire types in a branch circuit.
I'll stick with 12AWG throughout and think this through much more
carefully. THANKS!