Replacing light switches

07-01-2012, 09:42 AM	#1
Keatgsr07 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Replacing light switches Can I use 15amp light switches on a 20amp breaker? Also, the outlets would remain 20amp.

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07-01-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,220	Replacing light switches yes __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

07-01-2012, 12:48 PM	#3
Keatgsr07 Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	Replacing light switches K buz, thanks for the reply. Can I ask so that I know, what is the reasoning is behind that being okay? Thanks.

07-01-2012, 12:52 PM	#4
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,220	Replacing light switches Same reasons you can have 15A receptacles on a 20A circuit...if there are other things on the circuit. It is highly unlikely you have 15A worth of lighting on one switch. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.