O Otterbox Member Location Alabama Oct 15, 2015 #1 I have two three way switches on a 20 amp circuit. One switch is a 15 amp switch and the other is 20 amp switch. What is the residential code for this situation? Thanks
I have two three way switches on a 20 amp circuit. One switch is a 15 amp switch and the other is 20 amp switch. What is the residential code for this situation? Thanks
G GoldDigger Moderator Staff member Location Placerville, CA, USA Occupation Retired PV System Designer Oct 15, 2015 #2 The load must be less than 15A. There is no code provision against using a larger switch than needed.
The load must be less than 15A. There is no code provision against using a larger switch than needed.
growler Senior Member Location Atlanta,GA Oct 15, 2015 #3 You almost never see a 20 amp switch used for residential. But it never hurts to check the load. If you were to install a dimmer the odds are it would only be 600 watts ( depending on load).
You almost never see a 20 amp switch used for residential. But it never hurts to check the load. If you were to install a dimmer the odds are it would only be 600 watts ( depending on load).