On May 27, 7:14�am, wrote:
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!

12 gauge is always right for banch circuits like these, has less
volatge drop too.

i would put this on a new dedicated breaker, to minimize overloading a
old circuit