On 8/29/2009 8:09 AM John Gilmer spake thus:

I mentioned that to the electrician (licensed, experiences, etc) and
he basically said that 15 amp "light" switches can be properly used
on a 20 amp circuit.

Where did he get that idea?

That one doesn't even pass the common-sense test. If a device is rated
for 15 amps, how is it OK to use it on a circuit drawing (potentially)
20 amps?

Now, I could see using a 15 amp switch on a 15-amp circuit (meaning one
connected to a 15 amp breaker) but wired with #12 wire. Is that what the
electrician meant?


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