A few questions about wiring fluorescent light fixtures in series: [LIST] [*]Can I mix new T8 fixtures (2 bulb, 48") with old T12s (5 bulb, 48") on the same circuit/switch? [*]Can I determine if the old fixtures are working without buying a bunch of bulbs? [*]Does wiring in a "series" cause any issues like with Christmas lights - i.e., if a bulb goes does it affect other fixtures down the line? [*]How much bulb wattage can a 20 amp circuit handle? There are also a couple of outlets on the circuit where I might have to plug a tablesaw, so I'd want a lot of wiggle room. The T8s are 32 watt. [*]It's a 20x30 garage/workshop (600 sf). I'm currently planning on the two T12 fixtures that I have and four of the T8s, plus I'll add some area lights over benches. Sound adequate? [/LIST]

The full bathroom in my circa 1950s home does not have a vent fan. This is something that I plan to do this year, but not sure when yet (finances will play a big factor). I'm trying to separate my bathroom from a nearby bedroom (currently all on one circuit) and to do so I need to cap off a connection in the light which is feeding the other room. If I temporarily replace the current light with either one of those fixtures that's just a light bulb socket or a cheap globe light fixture, do you think that would be fine or will I be allowing for there to be a moisture problem any more than I currently have? This is my current light fixture where moisture is already allowed to get in through that hole in the center of the glass cover [IMG]http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx13/DIYnewbie9/IMAG0952.jpg[/IMG]