Existing : at most 2.3 amps of fluorescent load at 120V, 12AWG protected by 20A circuit with a SPST toggle switch.
1) Is it permissable to install a switch rated 6 amp, 120V in place of the toggle switch?
2) If yes, what if the 6 amp switch includes 18AWG leads?? The owner desires a pull-chain switch and manufacturers of such have 18AWG leads standard. Would this violate conductor branch circuit overcurrent protection? I doubt it would make much difference if it had 12AWG leads.
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/raco/images/RACO/Specialty Switches/PDF/D2.pdf
My gut feeling is that this would be unacceptable since these devices are made for appliances, but can't seem to quite put my finger on it.
Thoughts?
1) Is it permissable to install a switch rated 6 amp, 120V in place of the toggle switch?
2) If yes, what if the 6 amp switch includes 18AWG leads?? The owner desires a pull-chain switch and manufacturers of such have 18AWG leads standard. Would this violate conductor branch circuit overcurrent protection? I doubt it would make much difference if it had 12AWG leads.
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/raco/images/RACO/Specialty Switches/PDF/D2.pdf
My gut feeling is that this would be unacceptable since these devices are made for appliances, but can't seem to quite put my finger on it.
Thoughts?