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12-09-02, 04:05 PM

Michael B

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Power for recessed Lighting

I am installing recessed lighting and want to pigtail power off of (2) fans. Is this okay so long as I do not exeed the Wattage of the circuit, or do I need an electrician to run a new lighting circuit?
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12-09-02, 04:14 PM

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No problem as long as you don't exceed the rating of the circuit. 15A breaker shouldn't exceed 1440 watts.

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12-09-02, 04:15 PM

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Nothing says you can't have lights and fans on the same circuit. A ceiling fan, without a light, only uses about 65 watts, even on high.

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12-09-02, 04:20 PM

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Thanks guys, just what I was hoping to hear !!!!!!

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