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Al Reynolds wrote:
Sorry - I should have said that it was a maximum potential load
of 600W. It actually only has 300W at the moment, but some
of the fittings can take higher capacity bulbs, so I ought to have
a setup that allows for that possibility. These are external lights,
and are spread far and wide about my property, so that I can
see where I'm walking at night.

Then I'd say you need to make provision for using a device which includes
a relay, which precludes one which will just replace a standard standard
size switch in a standard depth box. You could, of course, use a small
capacity timer that will fit the existing box to switch a relay situated
elsewhere. Perhaps in the roof void etc or anywhere convenient.

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